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finished - Ann Maria intends hanging up her sticking to night being Christmas Eve, she has given due notice to old St Nicholas and expects to wake up in the morning and find the stocking filled __ I must be in haste as it is almost night and must have this letter in the Post Office before dark. I am interrupted the babe has awoke and she is crying for her "Mother" ____ I once more resume my seat _ tomorrow is Christmas and we are busy making cake and mince pies do you think you will be forgotten ? no, but I wish much that you wer here to enjoy them with us _ A year ago I had your good society _ but alas what changes _ now many miles separate us__- I hope to see you this trip and if I do not I shall be disappointed but will strive to bear it ______ I shall be careful hereafter how I send letters by married ladies particularly those who have been separated from their husband's ___ Cousin says there is no creeping out of this marriage affair so prepare yourself to pay all debts _ she has been out this afternoon and bespoke a white bonnet there is no knowing but what it may be the bridal one ___ Mrs Draper's sister Mrs Jones was confined yesterday _ 2 months sooner than the expected time __ the babe lived only a few hours and was buried this morning for a week past it has rained continually until to day which has set in cold freezing weather ____ I went to Church last Sabbath for the first and heard Mr Gambine which I enjoyed much _ I received. the oysters and fruit also the money by Egbert ____ I shall be obliged to conclude it is dark, and the babe wants my attention __ dear husband you must look all mistakes as I have to write in haste and improve every moment ____ the family send much love to you ___ adieue dear husband hoping to see you very soon _ a ? from your dear wife and little daughter ___ from your affectionate Wife, J. A Pearce