Aug. 10 Saturday evening I rode to the village this morning my dear hoping to see Mr. Pomeroy but he has not yet returned from Sudbury. I really fear that neither our hats nor the manufacturers of have once entered to his recollection since he entered Vermont. I should be glad to have him see our fine hat before he returns and to ascertain his opinion of its quality and value. (I suppose you will perceive that my mind is just now, very much exercised about a bonnet and likely you will pity my weakness). But I think if I obtain a hearing at all, it must probably be through the medium of a letter after his return. I had some other errands to the village and did not wholly loose my errand journey. As I was passing by Dr. Merriams, I was requested to call and see his third heir, and second daughter. It is but two days old. Cousin C. is very "comfortable". I can hardly determine whether my own health on the whole is improving, or not. I have been encreasing in strength for a fortnight past, during which time my appetite has been pretty good. But the pain in my stomach and side has not subsided in the least, but perhaps rather encreased. The colour of my face is as usual, very yellow, the dark spots still continuing. But by rubbing a cloth over it, it does not stain it so much as it has done during several months past This I think a favorable symptom for at least some of my complaints. Have heard nothing yet about from sister Burrington about the time when mother Wait visits the springs. Prfr C. has not yet called on us --- shall not now, expect him untill after the commencement in Mid. But I must now leave you, my dearest friend. May the good Lord be your Protector during the night and prepare you for the duties of the approaching sabbath.
Aug. 11 The weather has been very extremely warm and the heat very oppressive during the day. Did not attend public worship. In compliance with and urgent request from Mr. Avery have written to day a long letter to his daughter in Bahia, South America. I feel much fatigued by the exercise; but cannot willingly lay my pen aside, my dear, untill I have enjoyed a few moments conversation with you. During the month of July there fell in this place several very heavy showers, which raised the streams greatly and occasioned much damage. Several bridges over otter creek were completely destroyed. The woolen manufactory in Poultney was carried off; and what is still more