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As it has been more than a week now since we left home,
I suppose you will feel some anxiety to hear how we are, especially
as Annie seemed a little indisposed. Lida has had something
of the same cruption, but they both took medicine, and are
getting rid of it, without being made sick in the least. I could
not take them to the Camp-meeting, as the weather was bad, and I
was fearful of giving trouble by taking them with me. We enjoyed
the meeting very much, hearing excellent sermons, and feeling
joy at the conversion of those in whom we were interested. Among
the preachers were Dr. Jeter, Dr. Burrowes, Mr. Adams of Baltimore
and several others of distinction. I was glad to make the
acquaintance of Aunt Lucy, Uncle William F. Broadus' wife. She
is a very jovial pleasant companion, and I felt like I had known
her for some time. I find no difficulty whatever in claiming kin
with them both, their manners are so kind and affectionate. I am
quite anxious to pay them a visit in Fredericksburg, and hope to
do so before very long, should nothing prevent.
I came back to Mr. Bicker's Friday evening, but Mr. Broadus
was so much interested, he remained till the next morning. That
night about 20 persons professed conversion, among whom was Martin
Burnley. The boys doubtless recollect him.
We staid at Mr. Bicker's until this morning, when we had
promised to return to the C. H., and as there was some difficulty
in getting us baggage and all here in the carriage, we concluded
to come in the wagon. I havn't been in a wagon before for many a
long day, but although I feared the jolting we had a very pleasant
ride. As we had only three miles to come it couldn't last long.
Sister Martha is in good health and spirits, and her children although
delicate in appearance, are quite well. She has partly
promised to pay us a visit during the coming twelve months.
I have heard that Cousin Betsey Thompson was not well. I
suppose I shall see some one of the family to-morrow. I have so
short a time to stay here that I must confess I don't care about
seeing people much, and experience a feeling of regret at hearing
that I am to receive several visits to-morrow.
I suppose you are all comfortably settled now. Mary and Mr.
Smith at home again, and Grandpa & Grandma at the University. I
am sorry to be away at this time, as I am afraid that I shall
have but little of their society. I hope Grandma's health is good
now, and that she has derived great benefit from her summer's
travels. We shall be at home next Wednesday, and I suppose they
will still be with you at that time.
I feel quite anxious to hear whether any movement has been
made with regard to Dr. Smith's house. I am so uneasy for fear
that we cannot move before the 1st of October, and that time
would suit us so much better than any other. I mean to hope that
all will come right, as Mr. Broadus says, and does too, notwithstanding
the prospect is not perfectly clear. Have those presses
been made yet? I am sorry that I didn't speak myself to Dr. Howard
about them, but I mean to be satisfied with whatever is done.
If you should see Margaret Swann, tell her that Mama did
not go to the Camp-meeting, in consequence of finding her sister
Mrs. Pendleton at Culpeper C. H. After she left though, she staid
with us at Mr. Bicker's, and came here with us to-day. She is well,
Matilda. I think she said she would write to Margaret soon.
I can't think of anything that would be of especial
interest to you, except to mention that I saw Mr. Latham, and
Dr. Bowen & his bride at the Camp-meeting. Tell Grandma that
Mrs. Bowen inquired most affectionately after her, and expressed
the hope that she & Grandpa would visit her Mother & Father this
summer. I never saw happiness more plainly expressed in any countenance
than in that of Dr. Bo[OMITTED]en. He was a student about six
years ago. I saw Mrs. Newby also, (formerly Miss Georgiana Ward)
She recollects her visit to the University with great delight.
I don't wonder that every body treasures up a sweet recollection
of that place, for I have the same feeling towards it myself,
and love to hear strangers praise it.
Mr. Broadus unites with me in love to you and Papa, Mary
and Mr. Smith, Grandpa & Grandma, and all the boys, and Rosalie.
If you can write to me I shall be glad to receive a letter from
you while I am here. But I don't want you to write if you are
too busy.
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