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M^s [J. H Couper] also promises me the pleasure of her company
tomorrow to dinner. Will not you & [William] with who
ever of the [Frasers] are with you join [M^s C.]- here- your
father was quite annoyed that you did not spend
yesterday with us - He says you [William] and you must
not give over that practice - I want to give the
children a treat tomorrw with a corn pie - I know
you are [sear?] of rice. & I do not know how to ask
it - but if you could spare me 1 pint (I would
(have no use for more) I would be very glad - for
mercy knows I shall have to [scrabble?] hard
enought to get a dinner - I will give you roast
pig if you will come - let me know in
time to send early for you - All join in love
to you, [William] & the girls & kisses to dear [Anna]
& [William] - Your own Mother
[AMKing]