Waterboro Aug. 2^nd

 

Dear Darl;

                        I suppose you will feel anxious to know how we got here &c Gussy was sick until I got to N. Berwick He cried so much for you and was so sick I thought I should have to turn about and go back home But he got better after we passed N. Berwick and we got along first rate after that. Gussy is all right now and thinks he shall stay a while and go a fishing

 

Bailey is enjoying life finely I tell you. Gussy dont get out from under my nose he is so afraid of the hens & chickens so when he goes out I have to trot too. To day it rains like / fun If you come down while I am here dont you stop at N. Berwick for the stage dont run from there but from Kenebunk I got of at N. Berwick and found no stage so I got Mr Tolle to have my baggage put on again but I got here safe and sound I want you to be sure and take care of my mice By the way I had an encounter with Aunt Tebleck yesterday she had me going right straight to the place down below I guess she thought I was a tough case for she did not stop but a few minutes Gussy says he wants to write (I want papa to come down and see me Gussy) (Bailey says when will you be down to see me Bailey Chadbourn) / I think you will have hard work to find this out The ink is up on the hill so I have to write with a pencil All of the folks are well around here I shall not get a chance to go any where for Father hasnt got any horse Uncle Rufus was here yesterday I sent word to Nancy if she wanted to see me she must come where I was When you come down be sure and bring Fathers hat for all he has is those old ones I gave him I dont think of any thing more Here is the measure of Fathers head

 

Love to all

This from Lizzie

 

After you read the Ledger please send it me and write for I shall want to hear how you are getting along

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