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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.

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Everything going slowly and not sure whether will adjourn at end of 90 days. Have passed two turnpike bills and one railroad bill that week. Will not be surprised if the appropriations are as extravagant as last session. Will send the February issue of Goody's Ladies Book soon with fashions that are more full than any he has seen.

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Happy to receive her letters. Concerned about her health. If get sick and think he should come home, let him know. Questions why Baldwin would expose himself to danger as brakeman in railroad job. Staying at the Madison and Mr. Shackleford, brother of the senator, is his roommate.

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Intend to write Wednesdays and Saturdays. Some bills dealing with internal improvements have made it to 2nd reading. Have mailed 2 Lady's Books but did not examine them 1st. Ole Bull is in city and producing excitement with his musical talent. Saw 2 English Bealewell sheep on exhibit with wool 36" long and shears in rolls ready for spinning.

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Notice that 73 of his constituents have signed a memorial in favor of the principles of the State Temperance Convention and requests that he inform the House of Delegates. Signed by Lucian Minor.

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Pleased that she is weaving a blanket, but be careful of her health because it is toilsome labor and when going between buildings in the cold. Gragg has gone to school and must work hard. Baldwin sent his carpet sack to Piedmont by passenger train but he went on a different one. Recent hog butchered must have provided many tasty cuts of meat.

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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Discusses current and possible routes of transportation including Staunton to Parkersburg Turnpike and the Clarksburg and Buckhannon Pike. His neighbors want a route through their area.

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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.