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Oriskany, July 3, 1863 Dear Mary, I was quite disappointed last night not to receive a letter from hom. I hope one will certainly come to-night. I don't hardly think we will go to Rome unless somebody comes to go with us. I received the Cen. yesterday afternoon. It was very welcome here. I hope we will see some of you to-morrow. When the next letter is sent to me, if it will not be too much trouble, I would like to have you send the pattern of your head-dress. Also if you come down, and can conveniently, please bring a pattern of the Mocs. ? Basket. Mary Ann Roberts would like to make one. Please get

crosstext We still hope to see you and Jennie next week. I am sorry you do not feel better. I think if you would once get here, you would gain. We have had very, very warm weather. We had decided not to go away to-day, if it was as warm as for the last week, but last night it rained some. There was distant thunder