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My dear Elizabeth

I dont really know to
whom to address my thanks
for the splendid Basket of
Vegetables which came yesty.
If it was Sir Williams thought
do tell him with my love
how obliged I am. and if
it was your own, you will
believe I send you love & thanks.
I have had nothing but care
since I saw you. That sudden
change on Saturday was

I shall always look back to my fortnight with
you all as a
peaceful happy
"bit" in my life
& the thing which
alone reconciles me
to a fresh move is
the hope it will
Expedite our settling
somewhere Kindest
love to yr mother & yrselves

Ever ys affecly
EM Falbe.

Friday
Christian better

Basket duly sent to Peale & Co