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b erry season and did not care about two trips so near together - he said nothing so I suppose I need not fear opposition - a [unclear] fat of a asthmatic told me I was the y9oungest woman on the booth and if he was young and I at liberty he would propose! as his wife and my daughter and all the rest were howlng by, they had a good laugh at my expense - he knew Father very well - last evening Mr Smith of Kenawha came to see me. I have not seen him for about 30 years - talked us almost to sleep. reminded me of a conundrum made about me [unclear] returned this morning to see 'how I looked in day light. said I looked very well and expressed great pleasure in having met me and to my relief departed - people here see[unclear] to see we are at Mrs Le [Clerey's?] and Ely Dr. [unclear] is here too and seems quite cheerful - thinks his little boy is beginning to see better - I have felt much better since I left home and have made the most of my time in sight seeing - Gallipolis improves but no sale for property - a few soldiers are still here to guard the government stores on the public square - much love to you all hope I shall hear you are well again - dear Johnny do take good care of yourself - your own Loving Mother