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of a large vessel at anchor _ as both had lights _ the
vessel at anchor the steamer [doubtly?], will have to
pay the damage done. The Everglade must have stopped
during the storm as she did not pass Hamilton until 12
I expected by her a keg of powder + a supply of shot _ but it
was not landed. I am sorry my child to hear of the frequent ill
turns your dear baby has. As much as I do want to have you here
I think it best you should remain near your good Doctor. Appy
as well as Butler thinks she was greatly improved in appearance
I am delighted to hear she can walk again. Poor little baby _ God
grant she may be spared to you my darling. I rejoice also hear
you are all looking so well. I hope Gods mercy will spare you
from Scarlet fever. At Church yesterday I saw the most of
the Haggard family. The poor old Col looks like the last of pea time.
Mr Haggard + Mrs. James worn out _ the young people + children
look miserably. The most of them had first Scarlet fever then
measles. Next to the youngest son was at the point of death
for five days _ is now suffering from risings in his ears + behind
his ears + is quite deaf. There were 10 of the family down
at one time. The fever is at Miss Mary Goulds + Horace Goulds
I have heard of no deaths from it _ I am most anxious to visit
you my darling _ but I ought not to leave home when expecting
this disease on the place _ [Pussy?] is gettting to be very inefficient
there has been no deaths here since poor old [???] _ the