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but have an opportunity - of comparing babies.

Our visit with them was truly delightful,
Ann seeing very much like she used
too, as smart as ever, and as funny.
She served up an elegant supper
which I did ample justice to.

This morning, Mother is a good deal
complaining & is now lying down on
the settee. She sends much love
to thee & the children, & wishes very much
thee was here & so do I. This
is a very rainy morning with but
little prospect of clearing off.

Annie sends her love to thee & the
rest, & says she intends to get that
Christmas present for the baby before
her return. I hope Philip got off
either yesterday afternoon or this morning,
as I shall be prepared to go the
rounds with him, & I think the visit
will be a pleasure one to him.

I did not get measured for my
pants (just as I expected, I can hear
thee say), for there seemed to be no time.

Take good care of Pa's pet baby and
Believe me thy affectionate husband
Jas. S. Hallowell
There have been many enquiries
after Alice particularly _