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human nature much more readily from a careful observation of those who are immediately bro't into contact with us, than from the study of Mrs. Jamesons characteristics of women. perhaps however I am wrong I cannot bring myself to be very much interested in what I know to be fiction. Lucy is calling me to sing with her so I must away. Thursday Oct. 4th. S.W.F.

  I conclude from appearances that Samuel was "put to his trumps" to find something to say, and no wonder. I tell him fiction or not, I suppose Shakespeare's characters are true to nature. Letter from Mother - she says they feel very lonely, would not have believed that baby's being taken, could make them so much so. Almeda has sprained her ?
 We are making preparations to keep house. Mr. Hinman expects to move soon. The biggest woman that ever I saw took tea here last night - said to weigh three hundred pounds.
   I really cannot think of anything more to write today. so good morning.
                                                                                                                              Lucy.

six deaths of Cholera last Thursday - a week ago - one saturday - two tuesday - have not heard since.

   Write if you think you can come home, so that I may have your shirts ready, as I might neglect them for other work of I knew they would not be called for at present. But can do them any time. I really think Jos. ought to be whipped softly for the History of his recovery which he sent you?