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Charles brought me back Mond morning and went up to the tannery after some hair to plaster with. The house comes on slowly. I am afraid we shall but barely get into it before cold weather, instead of moving before haying, He needs another stout man but cannot afford it.

Miss E.A. Rich Brownville June 22 '44

          Milo july 13                                                            6
                        Mr. Isaac S. Metcalf
                                     Foxcroft Me

[bottom of page] I hope you call at Mr. P's occasionally. Will you remember and give my regards to Mrs. P. next time you see her. I intend to write to Joseph but do'nt know especially where to direct a letter though I suppose it will reach him if sent to Orono, simply. E.A.R.

[right side] I take this opportunity to inform you that I met with no accident coming home from Dover! We have discovered [above "discovered" initials] L.H. Me. an entirely new plant - pink, 5 petals, and another thing which looks some like a petal, but is covered with Stamens. Know you it? [written across above] July Foxcroft [right side beside above written on slant] The next time you come home or send, if convenient, you would bring a good, fine, hard steel pen. I have not that is hardly 'usuable.'