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at her request.  I must say to
you, Mary is as amiable
as she has ever been. Billie
Ripp  has received an appointment
in the Navy.  He is at Fortress
Monroe, at present, with Capt.
Wells of York. His wife, Mary’s
friend, expects to go to Richmond
in a few day.
    Lieut. Somebody ^I have forgotten his name
will call to see you, at
Martha’s request. No doubt
you will be very agreeable
to a Federal officer,  ironically
speaking.  Mollie’s health has not
improved. She is tall, but very
thin.  Last week Mr. Crawford
& Jin  called to see Jane.
Mollie dashed in on the [sa?]
[jerk?] of eating.  She supposed it
cost Aunt Cal to support him
and told him the price of
sugar and coffee.  He was