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Your interesting epistle dated the 25th was received a few days go, and it is with much pleasure that I now hasten to answer it, though I must tell [added: you] at the commencement that I know of nothing very interesting or answering to write but I shall at least attempt to entertain you for a few minutes, though I fear I shall fail to do so. Oh! Jane how much I wish you were here to converse with me face to face, instead of Would you not prefer being in our little village enjoying yourself with us instead of being confined at school with those dry studies; yes I know you would. Mr [Mister] & Mrs [Misses] Knox, Gene Crockett , and Mary Park , are now with us, and you cannot imagine what fine times we have. We had a party on Sunday, and are to have another Page [2] view page image You cannot imagine how many leave the girls here. Since they have been staying at Mrs. [unclear: Aderms ] the house has been more like an inn than a private house. Jane has taken in the Hon [Honorable] EJ Shields , and Maury the handsome and dignified [unclear: Jane how did you hear of May day. ] I do not think I ever enjoyed myself so much in my life. We had no Queen, but a delightful fire-one party in the woods. We were gone all day, and had our dinner sent to us; returned to town late in the evening, and had [added: a] party that night. Jane did you ever hear of so many marriages in your life. I declare it beats bob tail. I expect by this time Hate Hearney is a married man; we received a letter from him a few days ago, and he was to start the next day for his license. I believe he is to Page [3] view page image Were you not acquainted him. He was wonderfully taken with Eliza Jane Brambitt . But it is time for me to stop with my foolishness, as I have not time to write anymore now, as I have no less than four more letters to write this morning. Jane answer this soon if you please and Jane be sure to come [added: home] this summer. Give my love to all the girls, and believe [added: me] your Sincere Friend & cousin Sarah Bet |
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