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girls down here. I suppose if there was he would be perfectly satisfied. I have seen but one that I thought prettie that was little Miss Beverly of about eleven years of age. I have not yet seen Miss Ogden I am acquainted with Mrs Ogden whome seams to be a very fine lady, so I expect'to call when I return from the City. Tell Sissy I will have my miniature taken, and send it up to her. I would like to have hers the Dr Saysies and Annie's when she could have them taken in that way all together I am delighted to hear that Aunt Jane will be so near us and that Andrew is coming down and will be here this summer. tell Andrew to write to me. I will write Sister in a few days. I have written brother two or three letters, Willie one, also to great many of my school companions. it seams as if my [spar] time is taken up by writing. all is well and doing well here. I will look for you in May although Pa did not think it possible for you to come down then. Do not forget to bring my Coat with you if you do not come send it by Pa. When you write please let me know how my horse is. I suppose Aunt Jane has returned to Washington by this time. Give my love to Sis Aunt Marion, Pa, Dr, Andrew and Kiss Sasy And Annie for me tell them all they must write to me.
And accept as ever the love from
your son
Sami Jackson
ALS. THi.