but since the weather is cold with showers of snow that soon melt We have not got any nearer to either Hirte or Market ?
still I walked to church but Sabbath day. David has this week brought a very gentle horse and a new Carriage I rode in
it yesterday for the fist time. His daughter Annie and I rode up to 'Prospect Hill' and many other places. Mary pained a
picture of her baby when she was seven months old and sent it to me, in a very handsome frame. and now it hands in my parlor
I am much pleased to think that Emma and the children will be able to make us Portage folks a visit this summer. I hope nothing
will occur to be a hindrance to their coming. Portage still grows a good many new houses will be built this summer My
best wishes are with Emma and the children with a good share for your self. Affectionately Mother