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though the Dr. thinks she ought not to go out
She has had a [nice?] [little?] [party?] since she came
& enjoyed it very much; & I wished you could have
seen the sweet little miss, particularly Rebecca
who sat up at the table & enjoyed herself as
much as any body-
We are all right well here except Annie -.
I think dear Papa looks a great deal better
since I saw him last I hope he will
not be any the worse for his strife. I am truly
glad I think he is coming to Hillsbro, & we
will all be rejoiced to have him comfortably
settled there. Aunt Maggie [??] & uncle George
send you love & say they are so sorry to think
of my going; & that they have not seen much
of me & will expect [now?] to come after we are
all settled at home to see them. I have to go
for I know I am a comfort & assistance
to Aunt Milly. Tell the children, we would
all have been glad to have had them
come to the Fair yesterday; Annie had a
good many pretty presents to cheer & help her.
[illegible] has just left - I know you will be
glad to hear that Barker saw him - he seemed
to feel the parting from his friends so much -