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regularly used since the first of October middle of September. At the same time the Bridge is not complete, the coping, or ornamental top courses of cut stone are not put on completely . It is currently affirmed that Mistress Keyes declares particularly that whatever any body else may do, she shall never live at the Station. Mr Keyes is preparing for a residence here as rapidly as possible. In fact he is here all the time now; frequently does not go down to the old town for more than a week together. Appears, if as if he had no care at all for his family. I have not seen Mrs Keyes for several months. I have seen Abby Wilson lately for the first time since you were here. She said she was going to write to you Should before, but did not know where to direct. Is your bonnet black? I know I shall like one side of it at any rate. Why do you not get yourself some furs if they are worn? I cannot tell yet when I shall get away, and go home. Mr Mason said long ago Dec. 1st; but I did not expect it and wrote you Jan. so that you need not expect me too soon. Still I may get away before the month of Dec. is out. At any rate you know, its will be as soon as I can. I am much obliged for Mother's few lines in yr letter. Mayo is really backward about his teeth. Only five yet. Mrs McCory's baby, several months younger, and who does not go alone yet, has a whole mouth full, some 14 or 18 I believe she told me. So you have already begun to catechise little Mayo upon meekness! I expect you will find though that he has