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Mr Preston almost made a hole
in it one night he was here. He
staid with us one night on his
way to Centreville & one night
coming back. I was so glad
for him not only for his own sake
but to have news from Kentucky.
His dear cousin Mag for me & the
baby & thank her for the beautiful
cloak she gave him. It suits his
fair skin & red hair exaclty.
You didn't know you were sending
that delicious cake [illegible]? as well
as to Mr Anderson & cousin Mag & Moick
you for it. Mrs Smith & I enjoyed
it for dessert every day for a long
time. Give my best love to cousin
George & cousin Mag. I think of
you all & talk of you a great
deal. I don't believe anyone in
the world has such kind affec
-tionate cousins as I have.
Give my love to Mathew & tell him
to write to me & if cousin Mag