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Advertiser, Kettell's Courier, etc. in regard to the Great Worcester Convention last week, with the statement of Eye Witnesses & of other papers." ten or twelve hundred." "mostly ultra Liberty men", "No Enthusiasm". "twelve to fifteen thousand at least, the united worth & strength of all this part of the country. Most perfect Enthusiasm. Among others from hereabout, Uncle Joseph was there, was one of the Vice Presidents. He stood on the platform by the side of Giddings when he spoke. Says the tears run down his great rugged face like rain, at his reception. Uncle Jos. was perfectly carried away by Giddings. By the way these Mass. men talk considerably of voting for Martin Van Buren this fall. What think of it? Uncle Jos. thinks Giddings rather favors that plat. I should not be much surprised any week to see his name hoisted by Horace Greely even! That would have tremendous influence. There is a tremendous Taylor influence at work upon Greely though.
3) Eve I just had the pleasure of receiving an excellent letter from dear Sister Lucy, also from Samuel. Does me good Tomorrow Morning if 4th of July! Hoorah.
Just heard A.C. Parsons, Cousin Hannah you know, little Babe is dead two or three months old. When I first heard the name they gave it I thought it was enough to kill is, "Appoline Virginia" Very many people are sick here just about this time. Mr. Field lends me thirty dollars which will be enclosed in this. What shall I do tomorrow? besides inspecting 1200 chestnut sleepers. and writing Estimates the rest of the time.
I wanted to write to Lucy with this; but I believe I must put it off, a day or two, I cant stop now.
Mother is out to Warwick, Aunt Conant's Williams etc. enjoys herself muchly. I do not know about her going back Down East in August. I want to talk to you about being careful of your own health. You may be ambitious, or any thing else. Health is the very foundation of success, in every thing
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