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His queer expressions, together with his queerer gestures kept the congregation in one borad grin. I tried hard to keep sober, but with Maria's nudges and foot pats it was impossible, and I indulged in a real shaking, because I could'nt help it. During which, I lost his idea of managing one's husband. He raised his fist and I thought he said, "some thought best to take your fist to him", (setting the action to the word) but Jennie Tyler said she thought hw said "Take a stick to him" all the same thing anyhow. His idea, of course, was that love was the remedy. In bringing up children also - so you see I commenced sight with Winnie - One beutiful idea of the facts of love around us he expressed in this wise, "The world at our feet, the brother at our side, Heaven before us, and God overhead", making an atmosphere of love surrounding us. Beautifully expressed is'nt it - But then, how Orange people can have Sabbth-day worship with him as a leader I can't conceive - Chandler has come home and says the report is that the Select-men who are now in Boston have obtained the necessary substitutes for the remaining men to be drafted from this town. We hope so. Mrs. Stevens surgical operation has been performed - She is said to be as comfortable as could be expected - Surgeon thought her case favorable, crisis he thinks will be passed the fifth day, next Saturday - The tumor is reported to weigh 27lbs. Dr Hill, wife and Mr Lincoln together with Doctors from Athol, Orange, and Northfield were present - All our family and branches are in usual health - No recent news from Charles - James Goldsbury and family are on their way home - expected here next week. We have heard from Rhoda twice, She I guess is in Waltham now I'm glad you're going to spend the summer in New England it will recruit you nicely - I shall certainly expect you here before you go back west. You will enjoy yourself much I presume. written down left hand side of page