p.

I try to console her but she mournes like
one without hope, poor soul the end
I know not. he natives are all in usu-
al health, have had no wakes since you
left. think a few woul be a benefit
to the [underline]Parish[/underline] don't you. Bro George was
with us 4 week he left near 2 weeke ago.
I feard he would prove a [underline]rival[/underline] to you
but I think you need not fear for him.
Betsy is [underline]true blue sure[/underline]. I have not
seen Maryette and her [underline]delectable[/underline] Husba-
nd. we intended to have cald on her
when on our return from the north,
but the report I heard of her household
management I thought would not war-
rant an empty stomach the rite
kind of a reception for this [underline]child[/underline],
they are no doubt [underline]tremingus[/underline] sweet
about this time. dond you remember
our invitation to eat sugar with them.
I shoud think you would be on hand,
sugar would taste so sweet with that
[underline]carrotty haird lass[/underline] do just think of
that will you? if you can without a
damage to your stomach - [underline]dear boy![/underline]

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John Page and George are keeping house
a love I here, I guess John, bore his
mothers death better than he thought he could.
Sam Dixon thinks it a great blesing
to John, he may be some body yet.
Jim Carty has a [underline]market down town[/underline]
has given up house keeping for the prese-
nt. Dr has been to Ferrisburgh twice recen-
tly to see Mary Rogers. Ann Daken is
buried today John Dakins Wife.

Old Johney May. has got well an sound
as ever, full of fun and very frisky.
Polly is up to all kinds of buisness that
any body is. She sends a kiss and wish-
es to be kindly rememberd to all.
have you been to church to day? did
you have any [underline]preaching[/underline]? when are
you coming to visit us? why not
soon; we should be [underline]highly tickled[/underline]
to see you to say nothing about Betsy
[underline]poor soul[/underline]. I dont think any more to
say, so the Doc. must fill the last page.

Please remember me kindly to
all and let us hear from you soon

yours very truly

Lydia

To William