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6th. day. 5th. mo. 30. '62

Dear mother,

Thomas that I
had better write, as he had
nothing to say, only that they
were getting along first rate
and that thee can go to R. I.
for as they are concerned - He
got Elsie 4th. day morning. I
found Maria quite smart -
[underline]rode out to supper[/underline] in her
rocking chair. Have heard
from uncle T. twice - once last
night - is no worse - remains
just about so. Bancroft's
daughter is no better. Isaac
went on to Washington -
expect him back tomorrow -
They have had a letter from
some one saying H. had the
best of care - a woman nurse
died with acute diarhea -
Funeral is to be at E. village