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Alexandria April 18th 1867
Fifth-day night

My dear Annie --

Thy welcome letter was received about one week ago,
and the expressions of interest & affection in it were
truly gratifying to me. I was glad to find thee was willing
to "let by-gones be by-gones" and love me a little, if
not for my own sake, on Rogers account. I was very
conscious that there had been a coolness in thy manner for
several years past, and undervalued the cause, but am very
willing to forget it now, and feel sure that there will
never be anything of the kind to complain of again.

I hope Rogers friends will not be disappointed in me,
and if an earnest desire to do what is right will be of any
avail, they will not be. As to living in the country, instead
of its being a trial to me, will be just what I desire.
As thee said, "'Tis home where'er the heart is" and independent
of that, I love the country and am so much better when
there.

Give my love to Charlie. I was very much disappointed
when I failed to find his note after searching the envelope
and the floor around me. I thought I had dropped it on first
opening. Why did he not send it? I am truly sorry to hear
he does not approve of this engagement. If he will state
his objections to me I will consider them seriously.

We are very glad to hear more favorable accounts of
Cousin Margaret. I should think riding out in this beautiful
weather must do her good, is it not beautiful. I want
my Mother to be in the country very much. She has had cold
for several weeks and is not at all well now. I think she
and Father will go to Sandy Spring next week. Mother and
Eliza send much love to thee and Charlie. It is late and
I must acknowledge a sweet little note I had from Nettie
before I go to bed. Love to cousin Mary and Eliza,

Affectionately thine

/s/ Carrie s. M----

[ Carrie's mother, mentioned above, would have been 64
years old at this date. Carrie, next to youngest of
Robert and Anna Miller's 11 children, was now 24; her
sister Eliza, the youngest, 23. Eliza was the only
one of the 11 children who did not marry. ]