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4 time any of the Madison illegible are going to call. I may have some presentiment there of that I may be appareled in
some thing more stylish than a wrapper, which is longer in front than back Don t you? Good bye with much love to yourself
and Mrs Smaley.? Joanna, P S. Please do not say much about my going? to Racine as I do not intend going unless I receive
an invitation so to do. in margin: David has nothing like your sample only plain goods. 8/18/74 in margin: Bear with
me when I ask you to send the pattern of the behind of your vasque and the neck ruffle as I expect Annie will want them for
her black illegible Portage Aug 18, 74. Dearest Mate, Your up to time with your letter on this occasion. I have done?
you bidding at the store but there is only fourteen yards of the calico, will that answer? but there is plenty of the black
stripe like what I have enclosed and of which I have taken a dress. Will you please see the sacque pattern of which Mrs Smalley
spoke to me deleted: of and if you think it suitable send instantly as I would like something