Sparta June 30, 1854

Beloved Mary

Understanding that there will be no mail passing till next week, I send you a few words. I was very anxious to hear from you having heard that you were very sick. I wanted to read a long letter from you but better have a short one than none. I shall expect another by the next mail that comes.

There was a party given last night by the sons of Temperance. Did you know that I belonged to the order? We had a very pleasant time so far as laughing and talking are concerned, but unpleasant on account of the extreme heat. I wish you could have been there. You could have seen the respectable part of Town and vicinity.

I want you to write me as soon as convenient what the conclusions are about going to the falls of Cain Creek. On what day shall we come to Mother's. I have nothing to add on the subject of going. Do as you please. I do not think of anything, now, connected with that occasion about which it is necessary to speak. I hope you will write at length very soon on that subject.

I am not doing much these times at reading Law. It is too warm to study. We are to have a marriage in the vicinity of Sparta next week, I understand. Or rather, Mr. Brogdon, of this place is to marry a Miss White of the Valley. Daughter of Diah White. I have not time to write more, now.

God bless you

W.J.H.


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