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am sorry for the family as I believe she is the main [prop?]
I understand the old man is very much dejected.
I suppose you have not heard of the death of Henry
Horn who married Pennina Phillips I believe I have
written every thing I can think of that would be in
any degree interesting to you & perhaps more but any
thing to fill up. I hope before the expiration of one

This week there will be a change in affiars & that I shall
see you well & lively - no tongue can tell how much
I do wish to see you, I every morning think & feel a
degree of pleasure at the thought that one more day has
passed of the time you were compelled to be absent.
Write as often as you can any thing from you is interesting
to your ever aff wife - Lucy M. Battle
Rapid is well & Lively

Louisburg NC
Dec 2 1833

William. H. Battle Esqr
Raleigh
N.C.