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William thinks you can with Gods [sic] will
leve [sic] in the Steamer of the 23 - by the time
you get home it well we trust in Gods [sic]
mercy be safe - but my Mother dear use
your own judgment - life is so uncertain
your Negros [sic] that you left are all alive
and though there has been some very ill
all are now well - or only one or two
complaining a little. I hope you may find them
all when you return - Your house will
in a few days be ready to receive you
and Oh I pray to the Great and Merciful
God that you one and all may return
to it in health Oh Heavenly Father break
not the bruised reed but look in Mercy on
us - . Oh my Mother my Mother pray
for us - We are better calmer now - I trust
you are not to be uneasy and unhappy for us
God will watch over us and he alone has
any power in life or death - Anna Willie
& King send you kisses - Our angel who is
in Heaven spoak [sic] of you the last day she
was with you us you & her beloved
Appy - [Also?] Flora & Georgia -