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Remembers his previous visits to Buxton; finds it changed in good and bad ways; the serpentine walk is much the same; there are many new houses; the streets are named labeled and lighted with gas lights; St. Ann's well has been demolished; the public baths have been improved; many of the same families still work there; there are new churches and roads; the construction of the railroad destroyed some beautiful scenery; Mr. Menlove was surprised to see him; hopes to talk to him about his estranglent from his wife and daughter; there are many people there trying to recover their health; met the Caruthers family, whom he liked ver much; Mrs. Caruthers sends regards; (9 September) there were many people on the serpentine walk yesterday; spent the morning trying to find the issue of the London Times which mentioned Mr. Latham's death but could not; received letters from the family; was upset to hear about Maggie, but hopes she is recovering; is sorry they will not be able to send letters anymore; thinks the people of New York and New Orleans will be the first people to want peace; the English press is in favor of the South; does not think England or Franec will try to break the Blockade; (10 September) is glad to have recevied the letter saying Maggie is improving; donated money to Devonshire Hospital.8pp. ALS