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born the 20th she was not very smart the last I herd. the rest of our friends are in
usual health for aught I know. there is a considerable sickness about here. Rheu-
ben Parkers wife is now a corpes to be buried first day: there was a funeral
yesterday at the Methodist house an only child nearly 4 years old her parents feel
there loss. we here that Esthers babe has been sick but is better; the barrell of goods
thou sent came in good order in time to send with our box they wer repacked to prise
wer prised at $48 our box prised at $139. the next sixth day after thy children
wer here. our sewing cirkle met here & 19 of us quilted 2 bedquilts & done other sewing.
7th day at Andrew Holmses I will try to finish my letter so as to mail it on
our way home. William Dean is here [strikeout]says[/strikeout] says Oscars wife is very low has
a fever I fear for her but hope she will recover [strikeout]yesterday[/strikeout] Achsah yesterday was
distressed & vometed very bad looking matter but this morning is smart &
seems like getting well. William Deans mother was buried last fourth day
her age was 85 she was very happy seventh & first day said she thought she
should not live long she was taken sick that night much as unkle Clark was &
died the next morning. We wer very glad indeed of a short visit from thy
children they seem so near to us. we are always glad to see or here from
any of them. I have been writing & listning to here Wm D. talk & have
made so many mistkes I think I will stop. Rufus joines me in love
to thee and thy children. Sarah A Hazard

Andrew Holmes & wife wishes to be remembered to thee