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We are all very well now. The baby has had a cold, but is over it. He is 8 1/2 months old, weighs 23 pounds, has two little under teeth, and creeps to-day for first time. And now I expect the mischief will be to pay, for he is a daring fellow. Eva goes to school. She reminds me of Jennie Tyler in her ways ever so much. Her hair is dark as mine. I expect Chandler has sold a part of his farm, but the writings are not made, when the bargain is completed he will write about it. Next comes Christmas we spent that at home too, on account of the baby. I had a present of a nice Boulevard skirt, from Chandler I think every thing of it. We don't go away evenings now because Rhoda don't like to stay alone. I'm going however tomorrow to Rev. Mr. Heywood's and shall stay in the evening, and perhaps all night. Last evening four of the village people came down to spend the evening with us, and we had a pleasant time. And you are in Kankakee ! well, if you could'nt come here perhaps that is the best place. I could'nt bear thoughts of your living away alone on the prairie any longer. Will Eddie go to school now ? I - written down left hand side of page We are taking books from the library now - and 'tis a treat We have had Mrs Stowe's "Men of our Times" and I have Jean Ingelows poems now. We read loud evenings -