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into the southern states, occupying some five or six works at each time, and on short trips on the [curcuit?]. Perhaps I am over minute in stating those circumstances, yet if this common theory is true, then the enchantment of our home, is a most direct compliment to the [ferocity?] and kindness of her, who was its ornament. The winter after our return from Vermont in 1848, events occurred which deeply affected her. First in the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Wright, whose hospitality we had but recently enjoyed, and whom we but shortly before left in health. Next the death of Mary Rich, by consumption after years illness. Sarah had frequently visited her whilst last in Shoreham, and had admired her gentle and resigned state of mind. Her death was announced when Sarah seemed fast following her in. --