Auburn Sep 30 ^th
My dear Son,
I sent the articles
you wished by express
yesterday to Roundout–
Father does not come
home yet– his business
called him to Cleveland
from Westfield – I have
not heard from him
since last Friday–
The unfavourable weather
and some other circumstances
made Aunt Clara & Aunty
give up their visit to
Rochester – We suppose
the marriage takes
place to day– Father
may be there should he

he be on his way home at
this time– The weather
is so cold that I hope
you are in comfortable
quarters at night– We
have h no hard frost yet
but the damp chilly
atmosphere is withering
enough without–
I am going to write to
Fred to day– I have not
heard from him directly
in three weeks – as
Will, writes I hear that
he is well. Will, has
changed his boarding house —
I hope I may see you
all at home together again
before Winter– There has
nothing of interest occurred
here exp except the County
Fair which came last week

The feature which seemed
the most interesting to the
people generally, attracting
crowds from the county was
they the riding and driving
of the women– I dont
like an exhibition of
this kind and I rather
think many persons who
now encourage it will
one day regret having
done so– It was painful
to read the details of the
loss of the Central America–
The noble conduct of Capt
Herndon and others in first
placing the women and
children in safety is without
paralel and as an example
of magnanimity must benefit
the human race

Aunty is moving up some
furniture to day to make
Frances comfortable when
she comes– Miss Hance
has returned and Fanny
commenced her studies
rather reluctantly. Aunt
Clara was well yesterday
morning when I was there
All send love
God bless you
Mother—