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Charlotte had letters a day or two since from Mr Wills and William. The Dr. has left Oregon completely frozen out and disgusted - and is now in San Francisco - or near there repairing the injuries his health had sustained. He said he wished to withdraw every thing he has said commendatory of Oregon - he had entirely changed his opinions. The climate had made terrible unclear in his health - and his present plan is to try the Sandwich Islands - and one or two other places that I have forgotten - but one was the new territory said to be acquired by the Gadsclen Treaty - He gave some very amusing incidents of his life when keeping bachelors hall - Only think of Dr Wills - the elegant - refined - and almost fastidious gentleman - making bread - washing dishes and acting as cook and housemaid generally - He did not find it very unclear - but it seemed to add a new chapter to his experience. Mr. Wills sent quite a package of flower seeds - I don't know what they will be like though - Some I think we have already.

Left side: Mag Bureau sends her love especially to the baby. How much I wish you and Julia could be here before Romaine is married. She wanted to wait until your visit - for perhaps we may never be again here all at once - at least if Charlotte goes to California but Pa made it impossible for her to see Nicolas at home - so she fixed on the 21st of June