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of his time with her and wait upon her more. I know the little attention he could give her would do her more good than what anyone else could do for her but he is with her scarcely a moment during the day or evening, all his time is engrossed in business. I think his wife in her feeble condition should be the first object of his thoughts and care and his business he second; I know he is very much at - tached to her and hints he does the best he can in the matter. The portion of Illinois though which we passed is a delightful region of country for agr- [illegible] at pursuits but I should not like to have my home in any place I saw unless it was in Peoria - perhaps I might be contented there. I enjoyed my ride across the prairies. We visited Mr. Weaver's relatives at Bromfield half way from Peoria to Galesburg. Peoria is on the Illinois River; we went by steamboat to Ohio place. I do not want you should go to Galesburg to stop, do not believe the climate would suit you or Josephine and I must say I was disappointed in the looks of the Academy and in the size of the school and I do not believe it is based upon so sure a foundation as Raymond imagines. I hope he will prosper there and I feel sure he will if he does not lay too great plans for they are all pleased with him and Miss Woodbury both. Wish you could see little Sarah; she looks as she used to. Am happy you are en- joying your marriage relations so much, hope you will grow happier in them every day. I want you and Josephine should both be very careful of your healths.

I have not time now to tell you definitely how we are situated in our house and how we are carrying out our domestic arrangements for I have written you so much of Abby but will do it in my next. I will say to you that I am happier much happier in the relations I sustain to Mr. Weaver than I expected to be at this time but I miss my school very much sometimes I almost feel I am progressing backwards intellectually; am losing all I have known. My time since I came here has been devoted to arranging our house becom- ing acquainted with our people and visiting Galesburg; now I hope to go to my books again. I certainly shall enjoy them.