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Document Type: Autograph Letter Signed
Transcription
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Raleigh Jan 28th 1864
My Dear Friend.
By this time you have heard of my sudden flight. I was so sorry to leave without seeing you & Dr (of course) but Dr (my Dr) came home Saturday evening about 3 Oclock, & I had to get ready by next morning. you can imagine my consternation. Our intention was to stop to see you, but we started late, & with mules, & one could not travel, so we could get to Warsaw in time. So we had to stop at Mr. Beaman's to get another. I had not the time. I intended writing to you the day after my arrival, but have been sick enough to lie in bed, with a cold. am much better now. have appointed several days to write to you, but have been interrupted, & now hope I may get through. We have so much company. These are exciting times I can assure you. How differently life appears in your quiet home, to the bustle here. Tell Dr for
Page 2 Images: 150 DPI – 100 DPI – 72 DPI his especial benefit that Holden [i.e., William W. Holden, editor of the North Carolina Standard] has nothing to do with Gov Vance, does not go to his house or Office [illeg] says is afraid his life will be taken. I hope he will be well frightened. dont you? Howard has regularly commenced going & does very well. Mrs. Vance will not hear of my going home for a while so I will wait until Howard's 1st month is out before I speak of it. Whatever happens, remember your place in my affections, as exclusively your own I told Mrs. Vance Johnny spoke of coming to see Charley, & she was really sorry I had not brought him. How is Bessie? I do want to see you all very much, I often think of you. Oh I had almost forgotten to speak aobut the dress. Dr got me one of the little plaid merinoes. 10 yds & I had to send for 1 1/2 yds more, as the skirt was not full enough It makes a beautiful dress. & I am so much obliged, for it. It is made beautifully. Dr will probably be with you (I mean in Sampson) when you get this Dont hurt my feelings by being too attentive Additional text on Page 1 Images: 150 DPI – 100 DPI – 72 DPI I am weak yet suffering with my cold, & cant hear much. Be kind to him though. Do write soon & tell me all the news. I heard from Dr. that Mrs. Lee was dead. Love to those whom you know I love Mrs C Holmes &c &c. I have sent the cloth you gave
Howard to make a jacket, & could get but one. I hope to get two Howard sends his love to all. This is only an apology for a letter, & I expect & am resigned to be chided for it. But we are to have a dining here to day & I have not time to write more. The dresses are all made like Howard wants—full. Write soon.
Affectionately
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