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we found Papa, and Mama were at Mr Thomass, I had
a pressing invitation to join them -- before I went Mr Allen
calld to see me, and urged my going directly to his house -
and making it my home while in Worcester - but Mrs T__
would not consent. we pass'd a very agreeable day -- Mr Allen
spent part of the afternoon with us, and made me promise
to visit them on my return, he also requested me when I
wrote to you, to present his compliments and desire you
to make his house your first stage when you come up.
Monday Mr Lucas set out, for the Springs. Brother Stoddard
went with him, he said before he went, that he intended I
should return to Brookline with him if my health would
permit. Dr. Hunt has visited me, and approved of Mamas
application and advised its continuance - all my complaints
he said, proceeded from neglecting my breast, and if the tumour
was not removed the consequences might be lasting, my eyes
are still very weak tho' a little better than when I left
Brookline. The little girl grows finely and appears in
fine health. I shall be impatient for tomorrows mail.
for I anticipate a letter from my best friend - I have a
thousand things to write but our careful Mother insists
on my not writing any more till my eyes are better.
Remember me affectionately to Eliza compliments to all other
friends not forgetting Mr Allen.
I shall write a few lines to Mrs Walley, if my sight holds
out. for I know she will be pleas'd with such a mark
of attention. I shall be rejoiced to again see Brookline,
for Northampton has few charms when my best friend is
absent. I find I gain strength every day. I hope soon
to be able to say that I gain flesh too. Yours till death
L- Pierce