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[Page 66]

I believe we are to go & see him. Perhaps James will enclose his last letter to us which will give you a better idea of his proceedings, of the Parkers I know but little - he is very crusty and surly - & this seems to vex him - I should not wonder if it occasioned a tender of peace on her part. The Kings are on the eve of parting with their daughter - she must be a heartless puss.  Admiral King seems to think it a greater compliment if people will forget to congratulate him on his

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after you left.  A brown alpaca which he says is a most comfortable summer garment - but I am taking up your time with nothing. I shall write per Waterloo which takes home two cases addressed to you, consigned to Donaldson house. God bless you dear
 

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