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Dayton Feb 5th 1863 My dear Augusta We received thine of . at the same time, one from Howard, he is still at Corinth, and says, just as he was closing his letter they received orders to remain there, instead of going to Memphis, as they expected to do. He had had a letter from Willie, who spoke of his box, but did now know how to get it to him.…

Dayton Feb 15th/63 My dear Augusta The children received their letter, and were much pleased with it. Sella asked to take it to show Mrs. Gregg, and I saw no objection, so she took it, and said Mrs G. said it was a nice letter. I thought it might induse her to take more care of the child if she saw we were anxious, and careful of her. Sella is a…

Dayton Feb 17th/63 My dear Augusta I did not know when Mary wrote, this morning that John had sold 50 feet off of our lot, to *Kimmy*. It seems he has, and there is a prospect of selling the other lots very soon. They have divided it fronting Phillips, into 4 lots, and Kimmy has taken the lot next R.W. Steele. It will cut the old parlor in two.…

[my 6th birthday party keep] Dayton Feb 23rd 1863 My dear Augusta, I thought I would not write yesterday, because I wished to tell thee how Frank enjoyed his birth day. I gave notice to the little Peirces on Sunday, and they all came with their Mother, this morning, and spent the day with us. Father went out to get the oranges. He could find…

Dayton March 1st 1863 My dear Augusta, I have just finished a long letter to Howard, in answer to one dated Corinth Miss Feb 16th. He was well then, I hope he will write to you also. I went to Dr. Webster last evening. He was out. I left word with Mrs W as to my bloating, and told her to ask her husband what we should do. Today I went, and he was…

Dayton March 21st 1863 My dear Augusta. Mary is busy this eve and I am going to write for us both. I am sorry there is so little prospect of company for thee, but can find nothing satisfactory about Perrine, or the Davies, and I think thee will get on well with Robbie. Grandmama is glad Robbie "is good now". I think we shall arrange everything…

1863 Dayton March 29th My dear Augusta, I have just returned from Jere's, where I have spent most of the day. E was not quite well, and sent for me to be with her, as she did not think it best to come in to see us. She has taken a little cold I think, but hope it will not be any thing serious. The children are both well, and took tea at Uncle's…

Dayton April 5th 1863 My dear Augusta, I have just returned from Jere's, where Husband took the children and me this morning. E. has another bad boil which confines her to bed, I feel uneasy about her, and wish she could leave house a while. Go to the sea shore, and have a little recreation, I thinks he needs it. She says she would like to if she…

Dayton April 6th 1863 My dear Augusta, I wrote yesterday and thought I had said all that was to be said about dresses, but to day Mary and I went out to see what we could find at home. She found a piece of quads, very quad, but of a color she thought before she would not like, and looking at it, she concluded to take it. It is double width what…

Dayton April 12th 1863 My dear Augusta, I have mislaid thy last letter, but I believe there were no questions to be answered in it. We are ready for thee, and shall be glad to see thee whenever thee may come. Frank still says "tell Mamma about the wax" and his Aunts think it will be a great disappointment if thee does not bring some with thee.…