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I left Holyoke at 5 P.M. Wednesday Reached Springfield at 8 a.m. Left " at 10 "" Reached Boston " 1 A.M. Slept four or five hours -- and yesterday came down here. Maine State Fair being in operation concluded to stop over for 24 hours. Great Equestrian Performance of Ladies yesterday P.M. Great attraction to very great crowds Great ridiculous mess? Fine cattle show a exhibition of products, manufactured articles etc. in the rooms of the State House. Last Evening Speech from Jefferson Davis the distinguished Southern fireater. I have to stay here all day, reach Bangor at 7 P.M. First rate in health & spirits Wish I could hear of your being the same with the dear little ones. Lovingly

              Isaac

[right-hand side]Isaac Augusta Me

                         Sept 24 1858