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Though I am very busy this morning I will devote a few
moments to you. Yours of 30th ult. came safe to hand and found us
all in the enjoyment of usual health. E. Ridgely was very much
pleased with her letter and will answer soon. The vacation being
over, she returned to school last Monday. Doubtless you will be
lonesome without your Sons and being in the Country you will be
apt to become depressed and dispirited, but it is for their benefit
and I rejoice with you, that they are already repaying their
father and yourself for the care and pains you have so freely bestowed
upon them. It would be a great comfort to me if we were situated
so that we could see each other frequently, but I have learn
ed long ago that we cannot have every thing in this world just as
we want it. Yet I remember if we live right and are faithful to
the grace given, we will meet again with our beloved ones where "all
is calm and joy and peace" and where parting is no more. The health
of our City is good. Through the mercy of the Lord we have thus
far preserved from the Epidemic that has been desolating neighborin
Cities. Their condition is distressing in the extreme. Ma & the
girls join me in love to you all. Write soon. I will try and do
better next time.
he not come over to B. if it is only for a few hours. We would be
very glad to see him, and you also if you would only come.
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