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Joseph & I have just sent a little letter to Joseph Hill lo carry to you and since then have read: The hymn Book and what shall I call it? not a handsome letter but better than nothing I'm sorry for your Lucy distress about combs but it is of very little consequence--- not knowing the circumstances I am no judge of the case but I should think that the dress for the party too was of very little consequences where there is so many no one is seen you know ------- I say to you Ann & Lucy that I don't feel exactly willing that I don't feel exactly willing that L should stay at Mr. Cutler while Mrs etc are gone without some one else there I dont know any thing but what Mr C is worthy of the utmost confidence but I feel that I should rather she would not & that it is not quite proper but do as you think best I long to have you get home as soon as you ascertain what day your school closes let us know we shall need a great double sleigh to fetch you all three home C. is here now is going back tomorrow morning O he wants you should send a nation at ? by Mr. Joseph Hill I will send the cape and a little pence of money good bye