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Hope Aug. 2nd. 1863. Sunday Morning. Dear Sister Abby: I've just returned from a horse-back ride. I've been galloping. We rode about three miles I should think. I enjoy riding ever so much. You must ride your Kate. you would enjoy it I know - It-s going to be very warm to-day. I've got my curtains down, where the sun comes in and am preparing to be comfortably cool, if I can. How are you spending the hours? You and the little boys? I recieved your letter Tuesday. And was very grateful for it to. Also for the one from home, with the little Photographs - I was so pleased ro recieve them Dear Little Eva. How I loved her - and she seems written down left hand side of page The little girls have just brought me a piece of huckleberry pie - I've been blue berrying twice - The 4th of July I saw and tasted the first blue berries I've seen and tasted since I come from New-England. How nice they looked & tasted. Good Bye Early apples & tomatoes are ripe here - I wish you could have some Good Bye sister Mary Sabbath Evening, I've just finished a letter to Mr. Kendall I thought I should not have time when I finished yours. Good - night -