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will not neglect to send to Retreat. The Turnip seed
will have to be purchased in Savannah I need
only to add that I give William & yourself full
power to act for me in every way.

Your sisters & the boys are quite well. Rhina is wonder-
fully improved in health. I think I would be quite well
if I had you all around me - & I knew all was well
at home. I must now conclude as all is ready for our
excursion to the table mountain - your sisters - brothers
Aunt & Uncle all send love - Rhina begs not to be forgotten
Give my love to dear William - a thousand kiss's to your pre-
cious babes - love to Mrs Gale & remembrances to all
the servants & negros - God bless you my own darling
child - take care of your precious health for the sake
of your devoted Mother

A. M. King

I find I can scarcely spell - do over look all mistakes.
be sure & give me the most minute account of yourself
& all that concerns you, & me. I fear I shall not be
able to accomplish the fine plan of making preserves
there is not a peach in this part of the world and there
may be none in N Haven.