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They did not receive Jane's letter in reference to getting mourning until yesterday; they don't expect letters from the P[ost] Office anymore since the service is irregular; is glad to do anything she can for the Milton people and is sorry that it is necessary to buy mourning; recalls that Congress [C.S.A.?] recently said that they were willing for peace; thinks that enough lives have been lost already; Ma came with her to buy clothing; the goods are much better than they had hoped to get; bought ten yards of bombazine rather than nine, since it was of such good quality; could not find a mantle or suitable material for it, so they bought a black bereze shawl; could not find kid glove; hopes the silk ones will be useful; the bonnet will be ready by Friday; the veil will be handsome; they will send the receipt for the things along with the items; everything will be ready to send on Monday; is sorry they did not get the letter soon enough to send the things with Mrs. Walker; Fontaine went to Charlottesville, Virginia on Friday; he was well; sends regards. 4pp. ALS Bears N, undated, about the price of black cambric.