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of this- Now for young [Silus?] Wright. He is the prettiest
baby I ever saw, is well, and strong at the lunges, and
wants to see his grandmother and uncle Merritt I
suppose & aunt [Suse?]. [Hian] says Merritt may have
the privalege of naming it. for a barrel of peaches.
he thinks the best- Now mother your mind will
feel easy I hope for she has the best of care & [Gus?]
or I will stay by every minute till she is well.

I must get ready to go or the stage will have me.
Suse you must fill this out and send it on. Edward
& Eliza [Shore? have?] got home yesterday, brought a letter
from Dan, is most well, is coming up here in 2 or 3
weeks. But my stars, you ought to see the fuss
the the relations make over the baby. Plague Polly
most to death, about haveing a boy running round the
house, pulling on her dress, crying Aunt Polly,
Aunt Polly. F. L. [Y?]

Dear Mother, Thursday P. M.,

These sad tidings have just arrived
here. [Carrajoharie?] can hardly hold me prisoner longer.

The fountains of this hold heart of mine have
been broken up from their very depths.
Friday eve, Mother I did not forward this letter, hoping to hear again
to day, but was disappointed. You cannot go there, this news
is worse than none. I came very near taking the [bus?] last eve
& being at Easton day, but [J & M.?] advised me to wait for further
news but oh if that be worse how shall I regret the delay.
Mother shall I send this or no, I would not that you should feel
as I have, I cannot, I will wait & hope for better news, Mother
or will you forgive me for so doing, goodnight with much love.
S B A