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or so they hold it as
that such a "?
since their de?
? father? — Your
other purpose, to an
?

I mentioned that
started for the spring
to know the condition of
though she is now able to
?, many of her friends think
then she can ever get to her place of ?
and very few, if any, think there is much prospect
? ever being able to return — Your
? friend ? Hinkland of Hillsborough ?
a day or two since -

Like unto young Richard, who when he had nothing more
to say, jumped upon Dobbin, and galloped away, so
I, having spun out things ?
? as long as I can, must bid you farewell
with the assurance that

I am you's as ever
Mike? H. Battle

My love and best wishes
to all at Morrentons