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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 intelligent - 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 acted 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 power. I shall hope for the best and act Ditto - To change is unpleasant and unprofitable - I would be glad to secure permanency and cease to act [transiently?] and inexperienced by reason of change & The bearer of this letter can tell you how the folks are at Warwick. I had a letter form Mary last week - all well - I sent your last letter home All day it came to me - Excuse me for not writing sooner. Oscar Wright was here yesterday - Aunt Wright and Nora at Nashua- Aunt had rec'd a letter from Fan - Agnes has returned from the country and is teaching - Fanny Steven & Mary have been down on a visit - Went to M & Auburn with them - They all send love to you Charlotte is living in Old Cambridge - Chandler is expected down soon "fine excuse" From your affectionate Brother Charles

[written along the left-hand side of the page] I hope to hear from you often and you may direct your next as usual No. 2 Broad St.