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are going to war and there traitorous asses will control the elections. I do think the elections ought to be put off or let the women vote. Was not there a capital letter of our friend Horace to the President. I had been thinking of just such a thing, but poor Lincoln isnt he a granny of a man, that letter and his reply to the colored men are wonderful efforts, how does he survive do you think. I expect Seward & Blair must support him. I think if my old french teacher were here, he would slap his old bald head, as was his wont when excited and cry out, 'Shame for me country', however I am not without hope for Mr. Lincoln says he will do all to save the Union - so let us be patient. We know that Our Father's at the helm, and let us do all we can well we make shirts, pickles, and cakes for our soldiers, we wave our little flag and smile out approbation and encouragement, and if all our men go to the war we will take their places as for as in us lies. We are as usual. I think you are mistaken about my status. I am troubled with torpidity of the liver and digestive organs, light fruits and some acids suit me better than solid food. I am fond of meat, but it does not seem to suit me. As a general thing I have been pretty well this summer, my mind has troubled me more than my body. I am very nervous, and the war for freedom has