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and Mrs. D. and S. in to tea also. We have not had much company since coming home, as the going is bad. Jennie has had a bad cold most of the time since coming home. She seems to be better but still coughs very hard at times. We don't seem to hit the right remedy. She continues to be hoarse, and her mouth is sore. I am in hopes she will be better now as the weather is growing warmer. I am most well of my cold. Am feeling pretty well considering all things. Tho' her head troubles her more these last days. We got the box of type home when J.E. was home last and he unpacked it. He did not find the stereotype plates of either books. Do you know why they were not sent? Will it be best for you to make inquiries and bring them home with you? I feel sorry that we have left the steel plates of father and mother's portraits so long in Phila. Perhaps when you are home again we may write to Mr. Sartain and learn if he is still keeping them. We shall be glad to have you with us once more. We have got five hens and a rooster. I brought in two eggs today, one yesterday and one the day before. J.E. got the