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and a thousand little things that make
up nature and life.

The North West must be a great land
figuratively flowing with milk & honey.
I have witnessed, that Rail Roads
give life and energy to a people. The cars
on the Central Road are at High Point.
We hear the whistle nearly every mor-
ning and evening. There has been
a collision or two between Greensboro
& Raleigh, but no vital damage.

I attended a celebration at Thomas-
ville two weeks ago; a public dinner,
speeches, rides &c. were given, but I
took my lot with Amelia, and where
she was, there I was also.

I was over last Sunday night, came
to meeting with Miss P—, gave her your
love, she was much obliged, & made
many inquiries about you. Mollie says
she wants you to love her better than
your "native air," for you left that. Also
she can't well do without "6 feet one."