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I have not visitd the Campground at E. B.
I would like to do so very much but about 70
of the brave soldiers are sick with the Measles
and as I have never been blest with them my
wise teacher Mr Orcutt A.M. deems it best
for me to stay away, and so I do. Last Thursday
night J.G. Holland lectured at E. B. and the
senior class were permited to go but alas, as
I could not say with propriety that I had
ever been sick with [the?] [Me?] I must remain at
Glenwood. Ann went and enjoyed it very
much. This seems the strangest winter I ever
saw, no parties, no rides no very jolly times any
way. Now, don't think I am complaining. Do you
believe I would do such a thing as to complain
when I am enjoying so many and so great blessings.
At least I hope I should not. And when too,
so many of my friends are depriving themselves
of friends and home for the sake of defending
their country - It seems the Army of the Potomac have
not yet advanced. Many are blaming Gen. McL.
for doing nothing. He has a very hard place and it
seems to me is doing the best he can, let those
who find fault take his place for a few days.
They would find it easier to say than do.

May those to whom the power is entrusted be guided
by the loving kindness of Him who alone should
be acknowledged Ruler of nations.

We are hearing a great deal about the Small Pox
this winter, report is that it is at Rutland, and
other places, many fear it will come among us
but I hope it will not. [deleted]We[/deleted] at Whitehall N.Y. it is
raging badly. A good many of the girls here
have been sick this term, most of them are better
now, though there is one young lady that
probably will never be well again, if she ever sees
her home. She boards at the other Hall, she
was taken by bleeding of the lungs, she does not
speak aloud, is very weak, she is patient and
says she is willing to remain here or go to her
heavenly home as soon as God wills. I am not
acquainted, but every one who knew her speaks
very highly of her. Death shows no respect for
the young and lovely, the gay and beloved.

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Glenwod [?] Februray 2nd 1862.

Dear Friend Willie

Your note came to hand
last night and I will try and write you today
but cannot say as I shall accomplish much in
the epistolary. (you know I am not a [prophetess?]).
I was very glad to rcceive so good an answer
to my worthless note and as I have not ans.
your last good letter I feel considerably in
your debt. (just as you always make feel)
Of course you know that I intended to
have written before now but couldn't so I
will not mention that. Yesterday was the
1st of Feb. so that upon the first day of
the first two months of 162 I have heard from
you, hope the 1st day of whole 12 mo. will
bring some word from you.

It is a bright beautiful Sabbath the first
pleasant one we have had for a long time.
Above all other days I love a pleasant holy Sabbath

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