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Dr. Bones would like as much butter as you have. Tell Toll that Suse says that it's time she is married.

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Extensive letter conveying family news.

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Bill of Goods for muslin, candle wicks, hair brush, hat, fur cape and other items. $6.06 charges all paid.

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For iron plow, nails, glass and freight $25.44. Other items $.90. Paid in full.

Scope and Contents If own the old Taylor place, Martin wants to have the use of it this season to make a living. Legislative matters re: little accomplished, but the improvement party may come to a compromise and is bound to be on a large scale. Get that gray mare from Cobun that you bought for $38.75 but haven't received; suggestions on strategy to get the mare. Uncle Isaac says no appropriation for the Alexandria Loudon & Hampshire Road this session. Problem with land purchase by Donnella from Christian...

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Very happy to receive her letter, but upset to hear that she cries in his absence. Have formed acquaintance with a few delegates and senators. Is sharing a room at Monument House with 3 others.

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Has sore throat and slept for last 3 nights with sock pinned around it. Johnson, 1st auditor, resigned and Democrats nominated George Clutter. Explains Baldwin's accident on train and that he was badly stunned but not dangerously hurt and had gone home. Letter from Gragg says she has taken up seven studies. May visit Gragg In Winchester after session ends if Louisa thinks that would be better than going straight home. Pneumonia going around but not smallpox like 3 weeks before.

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Post Script (P.S.) to previous letter. Letters crossed in the mail about Baldwin. Glad that Louisa's cold is improving. Not sure of seriousness of Baldwin's condition because Buckner had planned to go after him.

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Saw General Jackson's equestrian statue in Washington City, and the book and pictures sent to her are a perfect likeness. "To my very heart am I sorry that I am situated so that I can't be with you to comfort you."

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Have not received the draft. Baldwin was hurt when going down Piedmont Hill by jumping off a 10-wheeled engine after a connecting rod on the drive wheel broke and it flew near where he stood.