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I went to the Prest's levee with Pocahontus last night got desperately in love with her - She was the prettiest woman in the room. Didnt know she was so handsome before - going to spend Sunday in the country with her at her sister's -

Havnt time to write now - only want to let you all know that I was well -

Evans sent me $150. the other day A "brick" with all the corners on is Dr Evans. He will put the thing thro mightly I wot. Got letter from Charlie -

Why dont you tell me whether Charlie and the Boyden are really formally actual engaged to be married? They both dodge the question Love to Frank and all the folk

In a hurry Bob

Ill not go home till middle of May - Such good time when I do get there!

[postmark] Washington FEB[?] 24 1858 DC

[written] Miss Cora Kennicott West Northfield Cook Co Ill