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pigs are at Claremont-& if [begin crossed out] it [end crossed out]
there are enough to send after,
she wants the colt brought down
too--I told her your next wagon
had to go to C. Hill, so that she
could'nt depend upon that- &
see about Isabella's wood--if
she needs any Jim can haul
it from Mr. Cox's land- she
proposes-one or two loads will
do-

Nelly wants you to bring her a
spelling book-seems delighted
at the idea of saying lessons!-

Goodbye- I had better go to Mrs.
C.'s before the weather gets worse-
Love to Cous. Richard-

May God forever bless you &
keep is the prayer of your
loving wife
Pattie B

About Isabella's meat- Nep prefers
that you should pay for the five