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Heard news of her through the young doctor; learned from him that the older boy was with the tother and was concerned; notified William [her brother?] as soon as she heard that news; exects that his [?] wife wishes she was back in her own country; Jane went to stay at her Incle Rob[er]t's for the winter; chse to visit her uncle instead of going near her father; the boys are welll; Willi wants to visit Auntie [AM?] but she told him that the soldiers would not let them; he suggested sneaking by the soldiers while they were not looking; Willie sometimes gets very upset about the baby [Harriet], saying that he wants to get sick and die so he can see her [Harrit died in 1861]; it is strange how they all loved her so much, and yet it seems that her life was only a dream; aftre her death, her forehead reminded her of Grandpapa [James Maury ?]s bust; knows she loved her too much, but could not help it; William [her brother?] says that business is slow; Lewis [her husband] sends James money sometimes; wishes she could send Louisa some clothes; hears a few lessons from Willie everyday; thinks he is learning grammer from the ox-cart driver; Charley is very affectionate; (8 December) William writes that their cousins in Mobile will soon be in want; is very glad to hear that Frank [her sister Harriet's husband] has a job; dislikes the plae where they are living, but they cannot afford to go elsewhere; would rather have buried Harry [Harriet] elsewhere with Papa and Mama [William and sarah Maury], but did not mention it because she dd not know the arrangement about the lot; although she dislikeas the place, she hates to leave Harriet here; the weather is warm; Lucy is an invalid; Nannie Belle had scarlet fever; two of her servants have had Diptheretic sore throats; sends love to all; asks her to send the enclosed [not present]. 6pp, ALS