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I have been anxiously looking for the letter you promised
in Mrs Stevens letter which came to hand last week. I saw little
Willie Bear this morning who told me that Williette was quite sick
with fever, and that you had sent for the Dr. I hope she is not
very sick and will be well in a short time. Do write and let us
know all about it. It makes us all feel quite uneasy to hear of
the Dear little creature being sick and away from home. We sent
John G. down to inquire of Mr Moore whether she was sick or not
he said that she had been sick, but was a great deal better. That
we hope to be the true statement about the Dear little Darling.
We all think that you had better come home with John Graham that
you will see very little pleasure in Washington with your Babe and
especially if she is not well. I say come home we all want to see
you very much. You have been away long enough for one time. I have
been sad all day fearing that Willie was sick and not getting a
letter from some one of you all. As Miss Bettie expects to go with
John G. in the morning to Charlottsville I thought I would write
a few lines by her. Your Ma says she is better today than she was
on yesterday. She seems some days better than others, she has
coughed less today than usual I think. Aunt Peggy is still here
she is as well as usual. She and Aunt Polly have been quite busy
knitting a Pair of socks for one of the Boys which she wants to
send by Miss Bettie. Mr & Mrs Hoover will leave in the morning.
They will feel quite lonely at Mrs Stevens. Lucie regrets their
leaving very much she seems very fond of Mrs Hoover. I think she
is looking much better than when she first came to Town to Board.
Is Mary & Minnie with you yet, and when will they be over, we all
want to see them. I hope Addie has recovered from her sore throat.
Almost every one here have been complaining of violent colds. I
have not heard of much sickness about here only bad colds. There
is to be a marriage in Town to morrow night. Miss Susan Stirling
and Mr. Goliday. Bro Cross gets that job. he says that he has the
Privilege of taking one with him, so he asked me to go, but I
guess I will hardly go with his invitation. I told him he must
bring us some cake in his pocket. she bought that fine Bonnet at
Miss Betties, she will be ever so nice about the Head. It is reported
that Sarah Maupin is to be married shortly to Mr. McClung
of Madison. I dont know if it is true or not. Malinda Nicholas is
still very ill. I dont think that she can hardly last much longer
from present appearances. I am going over to sit up to night with
her. she sits up perfectly strait all the time cant lie down on
account of her Cough. There was a good many of us went to see her
Sunday evening, and sung & prayed with her. George Conrad, John G.
and Brother Cross were the Gentlemen who were there. Quin seemed
as if he would kill himself crying. Poor creature he is to be
pitied for he is a very Devoted Husband, he gives all his attentin
to her. All the Black ones in the Kitchen are sick with colds.

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Rob was quite sick for a few days, he is still very hoarse.
They are all well as usual at Mrs Stevens. I was over at your
Room today how lonely it looks. Willies little face was not
there to make it look cheerful & gay to me. Tell Sallie I hear
that Edgar is one of the smartest boys in all them parts. I hope
she will bring him over to see us and that very soon. I feel very
anxious to see the Dear little creature. How I love babies. Dont
you think so. I expect to keep house for Miss Bettie while she
is away. What a good time I will have by myself. How does William
come on since you have been away is his health still good.

Aunt Baxter Aunt Polly Cousin Mary Jane join with me in
much love to all. Kiss the little ones for us. Do write soon some
one of you all to let us hear how Willie is.