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I sent you by Tip? all that was left of your Guava Jelly-they were in his trunk. I hope he did not forget to hand them over to you. You must be sure to let me know when you will require grist or turnips or any thing else in my power to send you. But Tooter dear how long are you to stay in town? My advice to you is to pack up and come back. It would be terrible to get the measles hold of five children at once and my poor little pinch to get whooping cough too- I am miserable about the dear little creatures and wish I had them safe back with me. For mercy sake if your children get measles do not let them be given medicine. Keep warm you know the treatment I believe. Intend writing to dear Lord by this mail- I am really grateful to hear he is reading law in good earnest-It is quite in his power to make a most brilliant man and he has a very kind heart and if he would only be ajoined by his mother and correct some of his faults how happy he would make me. Georgia mentioned in her letter (which ought to have gone on Tuesday) a young women who use to live with Mrs. Steinberger, she sews beautifully and reasonably- Geo wrote you all about her. I hope you will get her to sew for you what can't be sewn here. Please do it at once. All here send warm love to your William and Lord. Lisses to the dear children and very kind regards to john- I hope the next letter will inform me of good healthto all of you loved ones. My love to my dear cousin.
Your own mother Ann King