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we took a sail to up river lot & had a good time. Abby Hill has taken a school in Brownville and Olive Sargent at Cold Stream Kilmarnock. we have just received a paper from Mrs. Child containing a notice of Elizabeth's marriage. Mr. Pomroy received ample testimonials of the affection of his people - they raised 12 hundred before he went with pledges of more if he should need it; besides 250 for his wife - presents of all sorts gold pencil, gold pen, portfolio, portable writing desk, trunk etc, etc.

[right-hand side] the prospect now is that Hay is going to be very poor & of consequence beef & cattle will be very low however there will be some way for us all to get along - Look up - had a letter from Joseph today they are all well. July 3rd

                                     Mrs. A.M. Metcalf
                                      & Miss E.A. Rich
                                                         Milo
                                           July 3d  1845
                                                                     Milo Me             
                                                                     July 4               
                                                                                      Mr. Isaac S. Metcalf
                                                                                         Bowd. Coll. Brunswick   [written across addressee] 5

on bottom - upside down: My letter not gone yet it rains last night and today beautifully on left: July 7th. 1845 Bond Coll.