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ten days to day. Yesterday a
Mrs Coffing called she had met
me at one of our receptions at
Washington a most distinguished
looking old lady and a true
friend of Mrs Hopkins and yours.
She lives two miles and a half
out of the Village.

I have extended this letter for
there was so much in common
with us here - and I wanted to
say more but better not. Give my
deepest regard to dear Mrs
Parks - I trust she keeps well.
Give the old time affection
to Tim. Love for yourself
and dear Lydia, and, I
thank you for your loving
thoughts of Jennie. I had
arranged for her to go home
and be with her Papa and
Mamma and little sister -
have arranged for the festive