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                                                                                                              Boston, Oct 9th 1855.

Dear Cousin Abby, Primary School

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Southern Street

                                         From the above date you will notice that I am at my place of business, having dismissed my little ones for a reason, I thought I would improve my leisure moments in addressing a few lines to you, which I suppose you have been expecting for some time. You requested me to write immediately after the receipt of your last, which request I have not complied with. Will you forgive me for being so neglectful?
          Since receiving your last letter, I have visited among my friends. I spent a week at Concord, also at Clinton (cousin Charlotte's place of residence) and North Chelmsford - enjoyed my visit very much but yet was very glad to get back to my dear home at "Sunny Side."  I cannot express to your the love that I have for that dear spot which I trust I may call my earthly home.
                        When do think of visiting me? May I expect you this Autumn? I have been looking for you & Charles a long time, but have nearly given up all hopes of seeing either for the present. When you come, do have your mother accompany you by all means. I extend the same invitation to Mary and other members of the family who may feel disposed to come. We shall all be very happy to see you and will do all in our power to make your visit pleasant. Now I should really think you might come. The season is now pleasant, and I think you would enjoy