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what she is a mind to, Married too, and that makes a difference I should really like to hear her converse for she looks in- telligent - But I must not be personal, 'tis not appropo. I will only say I was well and agreeably entertained. And would be glad to feel that Charleys Awkwardness was & is imperceptible and that I [illegible] myself on the "Kasion" If you let any body see this, all you will get in the next letter will be "O dear" from beginning to end. Abby, I regret that I have it not in my power to better entertain friends who may wish to see me. I can do nothing & I know it - but an Idea has just struck me - All my friends Know this as well as I do and neglect will then for be no disappointment - I hope you will get only a scolding and you can send that back to me. A word about myself - I am now pretty well - have had a cold for about a week but not a bad one - am now better - pretty well - Our business is not prospering of late by reason of the suspension of the Buffalo House which will affect us at New York & Boston, probably seriously, and eventually before this reaches you I shall not be in their service - What may follow the future must tell after my exertion has been put in [illegible]. I shall hope for the best and act Ditto - To change is unpleasant and unprofitable - I would be glad to secure permanency and