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but in Holyoke. We spent the day there. The procession was a grand affair. Thirteen female equestrians in long white dresses and blue caps, represent the 13 original states. Thirty one young ladies in a long white Union Car, wreathed with flowers and evergreens, represented the United States. The three Fire Companies of Holyoke, The Stores, Dry and West India Goods, Carpenters, Clothiers, Machinists, Wire Companies Milliners, Schools, Religious Societies, Officials, Continentals, Farmers, Butchers (and Industry of all kinds both in 1776 and 1857). Mill Operatives, Faith, Hope, Liberty, Charity, Washington, Excelsior, Music, Poetry, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and the ??? Rers? beside other things, were all very well represented. All profusely wreathed with flowers and everygreens. July 6th we, (seven) all went to Springfield in a large tri-seated carriage, visited the Arsenal City Hall, Cemetery, &c. and in the P.M. rode down to Longmeadow. We had a "tip-top and a half time" Rode hime, along the bank of the beautiful Connecticut just at evening's fall. Singing, chatting, and laughing all together in a breath almost. And do you think I forgot Abby then? Not so. At every interval my thoughts written down left hand side of page Please give my love to Mr Kendall, and tell him I shall begin to look for that letter next mail. Tell him mother thanks him much and you for your letters. Says she would be glad to reply, but don't feel that she can now. Says you must both write to her often. She prizes letters you know, especially written to herself.