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Mr Copps great disappointment his baggage had not arrived having left it in the care of a friend who was to accompany them to St Louis, the Boat was ready to leave and they were obliged to come off the boat and wait for their friend, about a dozen of us stood on the wharf an hour where the wind had free access to us and at last this gentleman made his appearance, they were off in a few moments; I impute my sickness to that circumstance and I hope hereafter to possess more wisdom - - - I was not able to attend the grand Tea Party and it was fortunate for me that I remained at home, there was such a multitude of people that many were glad to make their escape for fear they would be crushed to death; Mother and Cousin were on the committee at the table and after making necessary preparations and dressing to the best advasmudged returned home at an early hour very thankful to get covered up of the crowsmudged will no doubt see the Cincinnati papers stating covered up the particulars of Mr Adams reception and the proceedings at the Tea Party __

we feel great anxiety for Egbert, week after week passes and we receive no intelligence from him, I have thought he might have been taken sick on his way home, if he is in health his silence is unpardonable - - - Dutee arrived on Sabbath morning and it is very evident that his health has improved in the short time he has been at home, he thinks he will be able to commence school next week, he showed me a letter of introduction to Dr Ray of the Woodward