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me. I dreamed two nights ago that I was in some town and had Booney with me. In crossing a wet place I fell down and the little monkey ran laughing away- I went after him as far as I could but lost sight of him (you may imagine the trouble I was in) at length I concluded the best way was for me to return to the hotel where we were all stopping and inform his father- when I got into the housethe sweetest sounds that ever met my ears was the cries of dear Booney- he had got back in some way and you were turning him for the trick he played me. So much for my dream. Had I not dreamed he was found- I would not have told you my dream and would have been very uneasy about Booney. God bless his dear little heart and may God bless and preserve you, all my children and return you all in as good health to me as when we Parted. It is very cold . How much I wish all I love were this night- safe under this old roof. I am sure you would all be more comfortable and I am sure I would be more happy. This wind still blows. Surely dear Butler did not attempt to come home today- I know poor fellow he would do for the best. If he was anywhere else than as______ I would be satisfied he would be prudent. God help me, how many causes I have for anxiety. My poor Malley I fear he had a bad time of it going North. I have heard nothing further from your dear father. Dear _____ do you not think I have much to make me anxious and miserable. I shall look anxiously for a letter from you dearest. I hope Wm has been able to select the negro blankets and the shoe measures were not lost on the way. _____? sends much love to you all, my love to Wm and my beloved Lord also to John, if he did not come to the Yancy ball which I heartily wish had never been thought of. Kiss each dear child and tell them to kiss you for your affectionate mother, Mother's name?

I will try and write a few lines by the boat tomorrow. I will do my best to get the things sent but poor Sam and