a more bracing climate. it is sad, and the genl is heart broken. Such a happy home broken up I whall never want to see it
again only as I remember it in the past. Well you will be down to town often and the new illegible establishment is not
far from our quarters We conclude however to return East next month about 2 illegible and so must make the best of our remaining
stay. Somebody with plenty of money has consented to publish some of Dr. Kelloggs three sketches, will commence with the
Oaks; Mr. illegible is to edit it and will commence at once. I hope it will be something creditible to the dear old fellows
memory. A illegible matters in state gov the chief scientific work - black-balling? There is to be a grand base ball game
at next meeting 1st Monday in Sept to illegible take the first toss who will it hurt? I hope you manage to get a leg of
mutton with or without the treat Did you meet Mssers? Mrs McKinneys outfit? satirical drawing What did you see in the way
of c c I suppose you have had some stories to concoct for Anne Wanda? Did Miss Annie reach home safely? You see there
is much to answer and you had better commence at once Mrs. P joins in regards to yourself family Yours truly CC. Parry