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I thought when I left home I would have written before
this. But really I have not found the time & have been occupied
one way and another. We came up here Friday found Sister very
busy preparing for a dinner party that day. It was given to Mrs.
Dr. Davis family & some ladies who were visiting her. Caroline
and myself did not appear at the dining table. We took our dinner
in George's room. There has been a good many of the ladies too
see us. Mrs. Rogers called Saturday and then Sunday after preaching
Mr. Rogers and his lady called again & gave us a very cordial
invitation to come to see them soon and often. Jake came up here
Sunday to church he had received a letter from William. He had
been to Mrs. Ross to see if he could be suited in a room. She
proposed to let him have a room in the yard, to reach which we
would have to pass the Kitchen, and for this room she asked him
$18 per week. She also had another dark room in the back part of
the house, for which she asked $20 and then the servant was to
sleep in the same room. He says of course he could not stand this.
William says he finds it very difficult to get a room in a respectable
boarding house at anything like reasonable price. He engaged
a room at the Washington hotel at $17.50 a week. It is on
the first floor and is large and convenient, he says the fare is
very good and the house orderly and quiet. It appears to be so
much to spend that I am almost sorry I left home. I can hardly say
when I will leave for Richmond. I believe it is week after next.
Jake will go down. William mentioned in his letter he supposed I
would not come until he did. I think I will go down to Jakes to
morrow and spedn a few days and then return if I can I will have
to hire a hack to get to Charlottesville. I walked to town yesterday
with Maria and it fatigued me so much I will not attempt it again.
We went to the mantua makers she fitted the body of my dress.
We had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. Gibson Mr. Clark & Johnson
yesterday evening they staid until after tea. Mr. Johnson appeared
pleased to see us, said when I wrote home I must remember him to
you and the family. I do not think Williette has been well since
she has been here. her cold was increased. She has been so fretful,
and I think her gums are hurting her a good deal. She is so much
frightened at every strange face. With all I think she is growing
sweeter every day. Lidda met with a severe burn on her hand this
morning. She fell against the stove in the kitchen, poor little
thing cried very much. Mama I do hope you will keep within doors
and not expose yourself in the cold. Just think of your sufferings
and what danger you are in. I do feel so anxious about you. I
wrote a note by John Bear to Fannie. If she did not receive it I
wish she would send me Willie coral necklace. We have not seen or
heard from Mary looked for her yesterday and today but she did not
come in consequence of the bad roads I imagine. Edward Syevens and
Tommy Yancey came to see on Thursday the same evening we arrived.
Edward was here yesterday evening for a few minutes. It is growing
late and I must close by insisting upon some one writing. I know
if the family knew I was writing they would send their love. Give
who inquire for me. Caroline joins me in love to Mary Jane
Fannie and yourself. I will write again soon.
I remain ever your attached daughter
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