Mt. Jackson Dec 12th
Dear Cousin
Since writing to you a few days ago, in which I said I
wished you to get me some winter flowers, amd linning for a straw
Bonnet, which I intended to wear this winter, I concluded this morning,
that it was so much soiled, that I would not get linning and
flowers for it, but would write to you to make me one. I saw Cousin
Mary Bonnet, and think it is very pretty, except the colour, and I
would prefer any other colour to green as I do not like green very
much. Fanny I will leave you to select the colour for I know you
have more taste than I have. I would like to have it by next Friday
I do not wish it to cost more than Cousin Mary's, as I think hers is
fine enough for this neighbourhood. I will pay you for it when I
see you. The family send their love.
Your affectionate Cousin
Bettie
(To Fanny Stuart)
