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news of interest to write. I have at last got the true statement about the taking of Hatteras. Mr. Mitchell, who ha_ a son here very sick, came down to see him and he gave the [most?] exaggerated account of the affair I even heard. He told us that the whole militia of several counties was ordered out. Alamance among the number. ’Twas all excitement in our reg. when we heard about the unfortunate affair. How is Mr. B’s school flourishing? What representatives has he in Chapel H.? What has become of Hall?
Our mess [?] have fixed us up a kind of a chest and have brought some plates, cups and saucers. We are tired of tin. We will soon [cease to?] draw sugar & coffee as it is very scarce in South