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of the pretty western flowers. O, Abby, you must tell all about the west. Just how every thing looks and seems to you. Mother don't like to have you like the west so well, less you love the east the less. And you know she has large anticipations that you will get some time, with your husband make your home in New-England. We are glad you are happy and contented. We know you will not love us the less, but Mr. Kendall more. that is right and is should be. Is Mr. Kendall a real good husband? Do you enjoy his love, and companionship more and more every day? How much of the time does he spend at home with you? Do you read, or talk, or laugh, or sing, most? How do you spend the long hours when he is away? What a fine, nice, idea, Abby, twould be if we had wings as you suggested. Would'nt I take a flight now and then? Should'nt wonder. Suppose we use "our balloons" instead. How did you spend the fourth of July. Is it a day of note in your west? I had a "splended time", Abby. I went to Chicopee with uncle David. We went July 2nd. There was no celebration in Chicopee written down left hand side of page Abby, you really ought to see our new fence. Mother and I made it all and erected it the other day across the west side of our house. John Goldsbury gave us much praise for it. Jane thinks it looks real pretty. And Chandler thinks we better hang out our sign. Now sis, Kendall I must again say good-bye for this time. Write us as we have desired. And come home if you can with out fail. Your dear sister Mary