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notice you perceive. Tell dear Geo I hope she will be careful
to have no holes in her stockings. I have no doubt you miss my
darning once a week. In mercys name purchase new stockings
if you are to lazy to darn those you carried from home. The
Coupers I presume will come to the Island about the 1st of May
I shall if possible call to see them & consult with Mr J H about
the safety of your returning in July or August. I believe Hamilton
is to remain at the North. Mrs'Wylly were expected home
on Saturday night last. Mrs Catie not yet. On Saturday William
made up a small party to fish down on Long Island
as both he & Mr. Dunham offered to take great care of Floyd & Tip
(if I would let them go) I consented. The poor little fellows say they
enjoyed the days sport exceedingly but they were very wet
very cold & very tired when they got back home. The greatest
piece of news they brought back was the mishap which befell
Mr Brown & Tom Haggard on Friday- you know Mr B. is
fond of trying experiments. He took it into his head to try & drive
his little marsh tackey "Mepengu" without blinds to the bridle
he fix'd them so that he could take them off. they started on a
drive & when well on the road the blinds were removed. "Mepengu"
looked back & saw that monster of a vehicle coming fast
after him. he took fright- ran as fast as his legs could carry
him - fortunately the harness gave way. Mr Brown & Tom
were thrown out. the former had his face much bruised
& his leg hurt. Tom also is lame. It is fortunate it is no worse
they ran a narrow chance of being killed. the nondescript of
a conveyance will charm your eyes no more. it was broken
beyond all hope of repairs Mr Brown will not be able to
attend the Convention. Tootee received Adeles long & most affectionate
letter yesterday_ and will answer it soon_ I am sorry to perceive
from what Adele says expecting your becoming personally