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& & for if not I must get a little at Thompsons

Your father is much better in health but can not get about much yet, I fear it will be some time before he can ride again. Mr. Smith did duty for him last Sunday, he is on his way up the Country. Your Mama wishes me to thank you for your letter and is sorry she can not write for she pricked her eye the other day and cannot see very well, she was very very long about it
She fancied she would go quite blind, I am glad to say it is much better this today and hope it will soon be quite well. Mr Bransby has returned and I believe he is going to be sent

to Tarban Creek tomorrow, what a shocking thing for Mrs Bransby, I pity her very much, she looks very miserable. How are you getting on I often think what you can be doing, I hope the lead piping will not poison any of us you should keep it running continually  John says so mind you do. Your Father wishes me to tell you that Mr Jackson has been here and left the chart; Your Father paid his bill.
What will you do about the mangle? 
I short coated Baby on Saturday he looks much more comfortable those nasty long cloths are so much in the way I think you will find him
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is truly a sweet tempered child.  I trust we shall not spoil her. It is getting late so I will close this epistle.

With love and kisses from myself and the little pets
I remain my dearest James
Your very affectionate wife
F Hassall. [Frances Hassall]