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The Ladies of this vicinity have formed a society
called the "Ladies benevolent working Society" They meet
twice a fortnight to knit, sew, tell stories, &c &c. The object
is to raise funds for some charitable purpose. Such
for instance as to paint the inside of the meeting ??
house or to send somebody off a mishonarying --
their next meeting is at McLean's tomorrow evening

It is now past 11 oclock and all our folks
have been to bed an hour, or more ---

Cynthia is about as she has been for some time past

Eliza has gone to Adams. ["Our"??] is cultivating a very
fine pair of Mustaches. They have got to be very
long & black and are a wonderful addition to the
personal appearance of the [Great??]. You would not
know him I dare say if you should happen to meet
him unexpectedly away from house. You must
not let him know that I have said any thing about
his whispers for I am afraid he would take it
in high dudgeon --

Hannah

Aunt Hannah talks of nameing her babe Hannah Cammelia

Dear Daughters

You may think by this
time that all has been written
that would be interesting especially
to Guelma. As H have told the most
of the news current in this place

I would just say that we are quite lonesome
especially Grandfather and Mother. They often
speak of you Granfather thinks it Doubtful
whether he ever sees you again I think he feels
he is certainly growing weaker yet he may
very much continue I have had a severe turn
take you care of youselfs is Susan as well as when
she left home

my love to my Dear Children their teacher and associates
I hope you will both fine time to write. write a few words to Cynthia.
it would seem very friendly.
Your Mother L. A.

Your aunt H. has been here and made
a visit of two or three days
very agreeable
to all