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[For
Mrs. Geo W. Mordecai
Raleigh N.C.]

Nov 2nd 1865 —

My dear Mrs. Mordecai :
We arrived very safely in due time Monday night. Mr. Collins and Duncan met us at the depot — the latter was here only for the night. We found every one quite well & very glad to see us — Many questions were asked about you all & all were delighted to hear of Maggie's improvement in health. Her father says nothing of a visit to Raleigh just now, but he did intend going to Haw River yesterday, but the weather was so gloomy —Mary & Mr. Collins went last eve g at 10 1/2 — Mary was very glad to be quiet for a day or two & she left us feeling much better than she did on

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Is Mr. Carter, who has a nursery in Raleigh now? I have a special reason for asking.