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Elyria Aug. 8th /60. Dear Sister Nettie I suppose you are well apprised of all the news & matters of interest Isaac writes so frequently, yet I must write a little to tell you how much I want to see you & to tell over as usual, all the little news of nothings as well as somethings that chequer the routine of every day life. The week you left, besides cousin Jenny's visit, the girls were both invited to a large party at Mr. Gates' invitation given at 7: entertainments at ten: & I worked busily the day preceding, cutting down dresses, re-furbishing, felling, & 'fixing' & the girls went quite satisfied with their toilet. H.? enjoyed the company indifferently, Libby very much 'they returned at 1 oC.' felt none the better the next day for it. A week or two after, we spent a very

Template:Side of letter I had much rather not have my dress watered, but a good frock- the fringe not colored. Affect. Anna

Template:Top of letter My best regards to your parents & much love to yourself

(Note from transcriber: watered silk fabric was popular at this time)