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dreaming, of the beautiful reality - I may never behold. Did you see the lovely, quiet spot, on the bank of the Hudson, that I used so ofter picture out in fancy, to you, as my happy home? I wonder if there is not a pretty tuft of clear blue violets growing there, did you notice? You've dined at the "assar House", walked up and down 'Broadway' stood on the "Crystal palace", heard "Henry Ward Beecher", seen 'Philadelphia' crossed Delaware and Chesapeake Bay & "been to the "President's house" sat in the "Buck Horn chair" seen with your "Live eyes". the romantic and picturesque scenery at the Harper's Ferry, and accross The Alleghanies, &c. &c. &c. Ok.! you did'nt seem a bit like Abby when I read about it. You seemed like Mrs. Kendall then. But did'nt you enjoy intenssly? Do write every particular occurrence of your journey, whenever it comes into your mind. It is so interesting and to know that twas Abby that saw it makes it doubly so. Did you know you followed in Dicken's pathway? In his "American Notes", he gives a very life like description of the very route you went. I'm reading the book with great interest now. written down left hand side of page Please give my love to Miss Kendall. Tell her I would be very happy to receive her at Maple Grove when she comes East. And Abby, we would love to see you and Mr Kendall too - if you will come -