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wish very much that I could see you now, and talk with you. I must go and help my mother wash the dishes, and shall therefore leave you until to-morrow when I hope again to talk more with you. Good night. Wednesday P.M. Once more cousin Abby I come to renew my conversation with you. It gives me pleasure to do so I assure you. But what do you think of me for letting so many days pass without speaking to you? Now "Pushy" be patient and I will give my reasons -- Well! When I left you Saturday eve, I intended to have completed this epistle on the next day, but mother though I was foolish to send a letter to Concord for you not knowing whether you were there or not, and upon a little reflection I too came to that conclusion. She thought possibly that you might not go there at present as uncle and aunt were absent. Last night I had an errand to Uncle John's and his wife told me that you were there which by the way is the first information I have received of you since you left here. I expect that you and Fanny are having grand times. You must tell me all about your visit. When did you go to Concord. Last Sunday was Fanny's 25th birthday. I thought of her a great many times on that day. I presume you will soon leave for home. Mary is probably counting the days that will son release her from her school duties. After this week, there will be three weeks more for me before vacation. The day is fast drawing to a close. I am alone in my chamber, seated by the window penning my thoughts for cousin Abby -- that they may prove acceptable to her is my sincere wish. If you were here I should talk with you, and tell you how thoughtless I was in the morning I took leave of you, and ask you to excuse me. I did not ask you to "come again" and not let twelve years press either before you again make your appearance. And another think I did not send my love to your friends at home, nor send an invitation for them to visit us. You will please accept the message now for them. We are all well at home, and I hope Uncle Stewart