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joining br. [unclear]. He takes possession the first of Apr. You inquire about  
joining br. Tyler's. He takes possession the first of Apr. You inquire about Mr. Wilson. He preached here most of the time for two years; and boarded with us when in town. But he lived at home (in Petersham). We have had preaching here every sabbath this past year. People like Mr. Jackson very well; and I hope we may be able to keep him a long time. The society seems to be quite as flourishing, now, as it has been for several years. The ladies, here, have formed, what we call, “The ladies charitable association”. We have meetings every week. One hour is devoted to reading, and singing by some of the members of the association. The remaining part of the evening, is spent in working, and social conversation.
Mr. Wilson. He preached here most of [insert “the”] time for two years; and boarded  
    The accounts you gave of the western country, are rather flattering. I have heard br. Chandler, express a desire to visit the west! You have no inclination. then to live in New England! I am rather suspicious that you are becoming less inclined to visit here again! But I hope you will, and not forget to visit your friends at Maple Grove. Abby & Mary will probably make an effort to be at home, and ready to receive you. My health has been very good indeed this winter. We have had some exceedingly cold weather here. A few more days, and we will welcome the first messenger of spring!   My sister has just come home. She wishes to be kindly remembered to you, and will write you after finishing her school. We both thought you would prefer having one letter at a time. As my school finished before hers, I have written first. Remember me affectionately to your sister Lydia, The Reverend Billing’s, I am inclined to think is a particular friend of hers.   I spent the day with Sister Emily yesterday. They are all quite well. Mary Abby, who was a wee girl, when you
with us when in town. But he lived at home in [[Petersham]]. We have
were here, is quite a little Miss, now. So your wish me to write when the ‘spirits moves’ ---- I’ll endeavor to fulfill your request And may I expect to hear from you at those times! I shall be happy to hear from you often. Chandler desires to be remembered to you. Do you still enjoy better health.    Yours affectionately. Abby J. Reed.
had preaching here every sabbath this past year. People like Mr. Jackson  
very well; adn I hope we may be able to keep him a long time. The  
society seems to be quite as flourishing, now, as it has been for several  
years. The ladies, here, have formed, what we call, “The ladies chari
table association:. We have meetings every week. Pre hour is devoted to  
reading, and singing by some of the members of the association . The remain
ing part of the evening, is spent in working, and social conversation.
The accounts you gave of the western country, are rather flattering.
I have heard br Chandler, express a desire to visit [underlined “visit”] the west! You have  
no inclination. then to live in New England! I am rather [underlined “rather”] suspicious  
that you [insert “are”] becoming less inclined to visit here again! But I hope
[insert “you”] will. and not forget to visit [insert “your”] friends at [ unclear]. Abby & Mary  
will probably make an effort to be at home, and ready to receive
you. My health has been very good indeed this winter. We have had  
some [[sxpanding]] by cold weather here. A few more days, and we  
will welcome the first messenger of spring! My sister has just  
come home. She wishes to be kindly remembered to you, and  
will write [insert “you”] after finishing her school. We both thought you would  
prefer having one letter at a time. As my school finished before  
hers, I have written first. Remember me affectionately to your  
sister Lydia, The {unclear] Billing’s. I am inclined to this is a few
{unclear] friends of hers. I spent the day with Sister Emily yesterday.
They are all quite well. Mary Abby who was a wee girl when you
[unlcear] here, is quite a little Miss, [underlined “little Miss”[ now. So your wish [inclear]o to write  
when the ‘spirits moved’ me. I’ll endeavor to fulfill your request  
And may I expect to hear from you at those times! I shall be happy to
Hear from you often. Chandler desires to be remembered to you.
better health.    Yours affectionately. Abby J. Reed.

Latest revision as of 02:52, 27 July 2020

joining br. Tyler's. He takes possession the first of Apr. You inquire about Mr. Wilson. He preached here most of the time for two years; and boarded with us when in town. But he lived at home (in Petersham). We have had preaching here every sabbath this past year. People like Mr. Jackson very well; and I hope we may be able to keep him a long time. The society seems to be quite as flourishing, now, as it has been for several years. The ladies, here, have formed, what we call, “The ladies charitable association”. We have meetings every week. One hour is devoted to reading, and singing by some of the members of the association. The remaining part of the evening, is spent in working, and social conversation. 

    The accounts you gave of the western country, are rather flattering. I have heard br. Chandler, express a desire to visit  the west! You have no inclination. then to live in New England! I am rather suspicious that you are becoming less inclined to visit here again! But I hope you will, and not forget to visit your friends at Maple Grove. Abby & Mary will probably make an effort to be at home, and ready to receive you. My health has been very good indeed this winter. We have had some exceedingly cold weather here. A few more days, and we will welcome the first messenger of spring!   My sister has just come home. She wishes to be kindly remembered to you, and will write you after finishing her school. We both thought you would prefer having one letter at a time. As my school finished before hers, I have written first. Remember me affectionately to your sister Lydia, The Reverend Billing’s, I am inclined to think is a particular friend of hers.   I spent the day with Sister Emily yesterday. They are all quite well. Mary Abby, who was a wee girl, when you

were here, is quite a little Miss, now. So your wish me to write when the ‘spirits moves’ ---- I’ll endeavor to fulfill your request And may I expect to hear from you at those times! I shall be happy to hear from you often. Chandler desires to be remembered to you. Do you still enjoy better health. Yours affectionately. Abby J. Reed.

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