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just now no girl. Their house is furnished & fixed up very nicely, comfortable & convenient. Abram Mitchell who now lives here, is building a very nice house large, brick - the finest house in Town. The Smith's, Spragues & c. whom you remember are all well. Mrs. Root I have not yet seen; or Mrs Wall, though I have Met Dr Wall, and Willard Wall, Now a promising young Lawyer of this place. I must try and see the folks all round: though I have a good deal of business to attend to here, and must hasten it for Mr Keyes has to go to St Louis next week. I think quite probable that I may get away to go home the first of next week, though it is quite uncertain. I will write frequently Sincerely Your Own Isaac

on right side: Du Quoin Sept 11 1860