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will reach you in good season.

You may have heard of the deaths
of Scynthia sister of Theophelus last
fall, & of Cherry, mother of the twins,
Olive's daughter, & wife of the yellow
man named Jerry, this spring. I did
not learn what they died of.

Mrs. James Walker has been extremely
ill not expected to live. She is better
& thought to be out of danger. Bp. Otey
arrived two or three days ago, from
his northern trip having secured for
the relief of the school about $3000
in cash & 5 or more in promises.

The school is very flourishing, about
130 pupils I think. The Rector has
just received his organ, & has a great
display of musical talent I learn.

The examination is to be a great
affair. It occurs about the same
time with the Convention. Many
people are expected. We hope the
kin from the District among others.

Fanny, - little
Fanny - while walking
in the garden this evening announced
with quite an air, that Aunt Mary
was going to have an examination
too, viz Miss Jones. She is one