[from the diary of Mary S. Boydon of “Hopedale,” Albemarle County, Va.]

Monday 22nd  Very busy in the morning fixing up a
box to send to Hanson by a young man who is going
to camp.  We barely got it done by the time to start
to Cobham–After a rapid drive, just succeeded
in getting the box on board the cars–Fanny came
home today-much fatigued & nearly sick having
been up a great deal last night-she was
affected even to tears by the news of J. L. sickness
We still see no reason to fear any evil result of it–

Tuesday & Wednesday  Very busy getting ready for
Christmas

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