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kind and felt deep interest for her -- I never saw two more devoted to a child than our 'dear Mother' and ever 'Faithful cousin' have been -- their whole time has been devoted to her and how tenderly they have nursed and watched over our dear child -- I can never forget them and hope we may never one of us be separated.

I have written you 2 letters, one directed to Memphis the other to Cairo, one of which I suppose you received -- I have thought you may possibly come home, I should like it very well but must leave you to act as you think best -- our little pet still remains so weak and feeble that a very little would give her a backset, and should you unclear Louisville and she became worse it will unclear me very unhappy and miserable -- if you do not come I will write on Monday and by that time she will still be improving or no better -- you would then have time to receive a letter and come if necessary -- I hope to see you the next trip at all events, in the midst of our affliction I will merely make mention of my plants, I have cared for little else but for my child -- My Magnolis is out this morning for the first in all its beauty -- it has been a great curiosity -- it is pure white, very large and is really a wonderful flower -- the other plants are thriving finely and the Cape Jasamine is another curiosity -- my health remains as good as can be expected -- Little Maggy is hearty and the greatest rogue