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cow has come now, so I can drink milk all times of day. Real good milk too. Do you know, Isaac, that Lizzie Doe was hurt and offended because you went away without bidding her good bye. As you value her opinion and good will, you must certainly apologise. She thought at first it was intentional - that you wished to show her that she had been too familiar with you. We told her you were in a hurry, thinking of other things & forgot it.

   June 5th Mond. P.M. Samuel is going to the City, so I'll send this along, though there does'nt seem to be much in it worth sending. We attend Mr. Tappan's meeting yesterday. I like him very much. I only regret going to meeting here on one account- i.e. getting acquainted with so many people. Perhaps my feelings are wrong about it, and that I ought to sacrifice them, in the hope of doing more good by forming acquaintances and mingling more with others. But I love to stay at home. This ? money and palaver is sickish misery to me.
            We dined yesterday at Mr. Curtis's - Pretty smart ? of people, I guess. They mentioned divers people, themselves included, who had been waiting for pleasant weather, to call. Also, informed me of Sunday meetings, a Sewing Circle etc. which I should be expected to attend. Any body who will come and live with me, I'll do them all the good I can, but as for going abroad to do good, keeping up conversation, or to "shine in public life" any way, I was never made for it. I asked Samuel if I should say for him, "Been a good boy, and wants to see Grandmother" - He said "yes." So that's it. I'll send this & let Jos. enclose it in one from himself, which I hope will be more valuable. Do write to us often, my dear Mother and brother Isaac do write. You were always good about writing, and you will so continue, won't you? Love to all. Good bye -
                                                                                                                                                      Affectionately, Lucy.