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Savannah Oct 1^st 1856

My own dearly loved Mother

Your dear letters
came to hand dear Mother - I am
so thankful that our darling [Floyd?]
is doing so well - and now Mother we
must again thank God - that our loved
[Appy] has passed through all danger
and is doing so well - When I went
to see her on Monday - [th? B?] thought
her cold much better and that
there was no danger of measils - but
after the Mail left on Tuesday they
came out full on [her?] - And though
her attack has (for the deseas) [over?]
light still we were all [ovry ?easy]
Thank God for all his mercys- She
is much better and will I hope
be out of bed by Sunday - I have
gone to [inquir?] for her regularly every
day - often twice - I have just come
from there - I spoak to dear [Appy] through
the door - she says she is feeling [miracally?]
better - [This B?] says it is not safe

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pray that tomorrows mail will bring us good news of all
of you beloved ours My own precious [Clarling? Butter?] - dear

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boy - I thought of
him so much the
night I [?] he
was to land - I
trust his cold is
better [? this?]
& my [Floyd?]
tell him I do
wish I could be
with him to try
and amuse him
all here join
me fond love
to each of you
dear ours

Tell all the
servants
howdy - Mama
pussy in particular
Good night my
own loved Mother
The letter [owes?] all your
[m?] in many kisses
May God [love?] be your protector
an bless you in the prayer of your child

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