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I fully intended answering your very kind letter last week,
but was so much occupied in nursing after Marys nurse left that I
had not much time for anything, so I had to put it off until to-day
Mary is doing very well, the babe is growing finely, it is a very
fat plump little creature, and cries but very little only when it
has the cholic and that is not very often. She thinks of coming
down stairs the last of the week if nothing prevents. Anna Bell is
very fond of the Baby as she calls her, she is not the least jealous
of it, she is a great deal fonder of her Father than her Mother,
cries for him every time he goes out. Mary says that is just
what he wants her to do he was afraid she would not think as much
of him as she did of her, she sleeps with him every night and has
ever since Mary has been sick. I wish you could hear her calling
me Aunty when she wants me to give her my Basket that is a great
eyesore to her, and her great delight is to spread the things over
the floor. She is a very cunning little tad. I tell her to call
Willie she says Willie very sweet. Mary said Yesterday she wished
I would stay with her all summer, but I guess I cant stay away
from the Burg so long as that. I will want to see you too bad for
anything if I stay so long as that. Do you think I had better stay
or not give me your advice on the subject. I was sorry to hear that
Aunt Polly had taken cold by going to see Aunt Baxter. I hope they
are both better by this time, Yes well. I was very sorry to hear
that Mary Rush was still so complaining and that Dear little
Minnie had been so sick. I do hope she is well again. Has Addie
& Minnie been over yet. I wish they would wait until I get back
then I could see them too. Tell Willie I do want to see her too
bad for any use. She is still my little Pet. ask her what I must
bring her when I come home.
You say that you are sorry that I bought you two Dresses.
Why didnt you let Margaret have the Raw silk then as she was so
anxious for one. Then I could have gotten you a summer dress of
some kind. I wish now that I had saved the money, as you regret
spending anything to supply your wants. If you all want me to get
things for you send me a list by John Graham or Miss Bettie, and
do measure the Passage and let me see what I can get a oil Cloth
for. I think we need one very much. I wish you would send me my
white Cape. I have half a notion to have it coloured if I thought
it would look nice, but I dont like dyed silk, they look mighty
poor I think, if you think it will do to wear this summer dont
send it for I do hate coloured goods.
Mr Bell & Maupin was to see me last night. Mr Maupin invvited
vited me down to Mr Hurst to look at the new goods, said they had
just gotten in some very nice Tissues he said he would sell me one
cheap, now if you want Dresses just say what kind and I will try
and get them to please if I possibly can. I intend getting several
dresses for myself before I leave. I have been thinking very
seriously of getting a green and white silk plaid for this summer.
Would you or would you not. I see some very handsome Dress goods
heavy couldnt I buy nice things now that I see so many. if you
want Gaiters just send the money I can get them without the least
trouble. Why is Margaret so busy making shirts now, is William
going to Texas this Spring.for sure. I saw John Harnsberger on his
way to Iowa. he gave me a good deal of news. I am generally very
well posted in the affairs of home. I shant know where to find
some of the people when I get home there will have been so many
changes. I heard Mrs McMurren had concluded not to take Georges
house. it will be quite a disappointment to Die, as she had set her
Heart on Boarding. If I have an opportunity I will send M sleeves
and those Handkerchiefs, if Rucy wants one too I will get it with
pleasure if she sends me the money. mine wont hold out to but so
many things, and if I dont I will bring them myself. I am very
glad to hear that our Choir is in such a flourishing condition,
hope it will continue. Conference sits tomorrow. I think I will go
sometimes it is so far I dont think I will get there very often,
but I must go cometime to say that I have been to Conference. I
wonder if our Bro William will be here I would like to see him
very much. do you ever hear from him. I do wonder what has become
of the letters he promised to write me, he aint clever for treating
me so. Has that old Bureau of mine arrived yet; if it has I
wish you would get John Foster to fix it up a little not to cost
much. I would like to have it to store away some of my rags. Tell
John Graham & William Berry I will write soon. I would write more
but I intend going out this evening to pay some visits, it is such
a pleasant evening to walk around. Mary & Dill join with me in
love to you all. give my respects to Bro Clark. how sorry I was
to hear of Mr Gibsons death, another good man gone home to rest.
I am looking every day for a letter from Caroline & Margaret. tell
Willie I send her a lot of kisses. how is Clarissa well and fattening
or not. I hear that all the new married folks are fattening
very fast. Tell Margaret not to follow their example if she
pleases. Give my love to all who inquire for me. I often think of
home & home folks. Write soon, very soon. When you write over the
Mountains give them a great deal of love for me.
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