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Mr. Pease has lately gone to Hudson, (about thirty
miles from him) as Secretary for the Christian Times
Bail [illegible] - He spends the Sabbath with us so much.
I [illegible] not know when I shall [illegible] during the dinner.
Ana is housekeeper now, so I shall not be confined
as closely here as I have been - I wont say much
to go to housekeping in my own house, but this time
are too hard at present. I am much obliged
for your kind invitation to visit you, and shall
be very happy to so do, should I ever go so
far from home. Charley has misled many times
this winter that he was with you, I [illegible] as not
for you hear this discussion! When I go to housekeeping
I shall claim a good long visit; You may keep
as many pet-Bugs, Beetles, and Squirrels as you like,
but the Snakes I cannot- accommodate. "Dear" as
they may be to you.