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June 9, 1865 pg 3
full appreciation of their glory. I don't believe your much praised "Eldorado" can show greener fiels bluer skies or finer mountain scenery, than our cold hearted Maine. That her birds do not sing so sweetly you admit; that her insect life hums more merrily, or that her flutter byes float more gaily, I doubt. I believe there is quite a strong love in me for this honest old rough country, even if I do murmur that it keeps me freezing half the year.
Well, in less than a week I shall lose a brother and you an older sister -- I always wanted one -- isn't it a strange custom this marrying and giving in marriage? That a few words said by another man can make persons
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almost akin -- I've no objections to offer on the subject
Next Tuesday, Byron and his lady will come, and Thursday the wedding takes place. I have given up the idea of going with them on the tour. -- though I should have liked it much,
Do you hear that Bobolink sing? Isn't he a gay fellow! I wonder if he knows I am looking and listening admiringly as he sits there swinging in the breeze, tuning his song on the highest pitch! -- Sing away birdie -- it isn't always you have so delighted an audience.
Wish I dared to go out and lie down on that late grass under the appletrees, but if Timothy should see me he would be vexed by the middle of next week -- why this is the very last line on this sheet. "who'd a thunk it!'
June 9, 1865 envelope
[postmarks: NORWAY JUN 10 SAN FRANCISCO CAL JUL 11 1865]
Per Steamer
[stamp removed]
Capt. Henry R. Mighels
Carson City
Nevada
[previous address crossed out as follows:]
Care Geo. C. Gorham Esqr.
San Francisco Ca
[in pencil: June 7 1865 1915]
June 18, 1865 pg 1
Frosty Retreat. Norway Me. June 18th Sunday P.M. /65
Harry,
After a week of unusual excitement I find myself again settled down quietly. Shall I tell you all about the event? -- Listen.
Tuesday afternoon I put on my new suit dress and cape alike, (this is a piece of it) little black hat black kids and boots, and took up my line of march for the town. Got there just in time to step into the back and was carried over to the depot. Waited
