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while I am here, & will send you one in return for yours - I have had Minnie & Susie taken together to be colored, they are very good likenesses. I had a letter from Frank yesterday - he is very well, about three miles from Fortress Monroe. You said you were glad I was taking lessons - Ma says I am sufficiently spirited - & talks about the "meaningless flourish? & execution of the illegible word style -" You see I get opposite opinions - Isn't it sad about illegible word or symbol Addison?? I hear he has not left even his house dear - and I was very much surprised to hear that John & illegible name's family are so poor, that they not only take boarders,but are sewing for the stores- I am sorry for them, especially Aggie, who is a particularly nice girl - Mr Mills got home yesterday - I do feel sorry for him & Charlotte Good bye- Give much love to illegible word for me - I hope we will really get to know each other some day - Minnie was delightful with the valentine? - Yours affectionately, Romaine? note written sideways on page From J. Le illegible name