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                                                                                                     [1851]

Emily particularly as you expect to leave soon she thinks that Miss E. won't care about going with you, to to take a ride.

                                                                 I expect to leave here in a day or two; Mrs. Birch will remain until her sister gets well enough to take care of her babe, or until Capt. Haldeman returns here; she fully expects to see you and Miss Weaver when on your way home, and has written to Miss W. exactly where Capt. Haldeman lives with the hope and expectation of receiving a visit from you both.
                                                                The Steam Boat Post = no arrived last Friday Mr. Preston the ? owner came up on her. who wishes to sell but not at a fair price, $30,000 we offered quite the full worth of it but he wants $5,000 more which never has been contracted in making repares last summer, we will not give it. I have another boat in view which I may get in a short time. I shall be pleased to receive a letter from you if you get time do write a "direct to Louisville" if there is any letters in the office for me or Mrs. Birch please have them sent to us remember our best respects to Miss Wever and receive for yourself our good wishes for your future wellfare and happiness 
                                                                                       M. & L. R. Birch