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informs us of the marriage of his
sister _____. The married is Mr.
Stewart of Columbus, a man of
28 years, Billy states. You & his
father are at home alone now
the younger boys are at school
in Washington. Billy speaks of
his two fine nephews, Mary & Alex's
sons. Bes[?] was to let cousin [?] Eliza [?] hear
from her bro's family. Uncle [untill son]? ___
said it was upheld in person was
Stephen was married, but that is
a mistake.
Old Mr James Thompson was still
alive yesterday. He has been living
in a stupor about 2 weeks.
Old Mr. ___ was here a few
days ago. He said Mr ___ ___
were getting better. I had a letter
from J and Gary the other day she
tells me of various improvements at
their house since I left there. They
all seem pleased with ___ ___ ___.
I am glad Marry sent the yarn to Ann &
Betsy. I can't knit any myself.
Ma has been doing some knitting for
you. There are to be some matrimonial
alliances in our neighborhood soon I
understand. Eliza Richard is to marry
a _ ___ & Bob madam R____
say has renew his "dark suit."
I will gain a fair bride. See what
perserverance will do. Alex Oldham is
to be married in Goldsboro & bring his bride