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studies -- The new piano seems to have had the effect of
inspiration on her musical talents, for she practises a great
deal & has improved in proportion -- We have an excellent
housemaid, the woman of Mrs Brevard's, which I mentioned, who
can keep everything in the nicest order, so I think even Mrs
L. would be satisfied with our housekeeping establishment --
We have been fortunate in getting well-trained servants -- One
of the best washers I ever knew & very good cook -- Servant
hire is considerably lower here than in Tuskaloosa --

You must now be reconciled to Sally's maternity,
since it gives you such a resource, for little Alice -- I am
sorry you cannot nurse her yourself, for it is a sacrifice for
a mother, to yield to another, one of nature's holiest offices--
She must be a beauty, with her sweet,rosy cheeks -- So precocious
too, to have teeth so soon -- I suppose Bell & Fred think
she is perfection, & love her almost to death -- Bell I imagine,
is got far beyond the snow dog by this time -- I should like
to hear the progress of her studies -- & of Fred's elocution
Does he speak plainer & I wish I could see his little, sunny
countenance -- & hear his musical attempts at speech --

I am glad you are reconciled to the removal of the
Capitol -- What effect do you think it will have on the
University? -- Some imagine it will injure its prosperity, but
the legislators manifsted so little interest in the cause of
education, I do not see that their presence or absence can be of
any consequence to your Institution -- The people here think it
will be of advantage to Tuskegee -- The Montgomerians