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Lewiston, Nov.1.1871

Dear Jennie and All,

  We were very happy to receive your letter and to hear of your safe arrival home.  It is now just a week yesterday since you left here.  The weather here was delightful and we were glad you had so good a time, but afterwards we had quite a rain. And this week we have had another.  I was sorry you had to shorten you visit.  Sunday rs. Hayes inquired if you had left.  She said she designed to have called on you before you returned.  She is one of my best friends here.  I should like for you to be acquainted with her.  She called this evening and 

(along the side and top) Thurs. Morn. A bright, splendid day. Do excuse the writing and blots. The bridge is most done that is for foot passengers, they are a ways it a head. Most time to get dinner. Lissie is ironing. I must close, hoping to hear from you soon. Love from all to all Yours as ever Elisabeth

I am mending today, this afternoon I gues I shall make some calls. it is so pleasant.