Craven County, NC - Letters - Willie Rouse to Mary T. Smithey, 
                    dated April 4, 1879

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 					 		April 4, 1879
 
Dear Cousin Mary T. Smithey
 
            I received your very kind letters two weeks ago and would have 
answered them sooner but have been going to School & have not had time.  I was
up set when I heard Sister was married.  Why didn't she let me know something
about it before.  I don't think she has treated me right.  You say she was a
beautiful Bride.  I don't know for I did not see her.  Think she might have
asked me to her weddind (wedding) ___ was as little as she could do.  don't
forget to tell me who married her & who stood up with her & I am much obliged
to her for her kindness.  she has been so good to me since I have been up hear
(here) about writing to me & telling me all the news.  I don't even know where
she lives.  will you please be kink (kind) enough to tell me.  What is the
matter with you all.  have you all got the epioodic (epidemic) like we all had
up hear (here).  I tell you it is bad.  it keeps you caughing (coughing) &
sneezing all the time & worst of all, you can't dip snuff (ain't dat bad).
why dident (didn't) you tell me that Man's name that such a long nose & chin. 
I wish ___ so I could go to see his meeting, but I can't not untill (until)
School's up & if I should happen to take a notion to change ___ name you need
not look for me then.  What is that sweet-hearts ___ of yours that reminds you
so much of a spotted _____.  don't forget to tell me all about Susan Jane.
Where she is & who goes to see her & where is Aunt Smithey.  does she stay to
Trenton now & who stays with her.  Where is GrandMa & ____ & how are they
both.  has Johnnie got any better?  Wher (where) is Nancy & her baby & how are
they both & what has she named the little one!  How is Grandfather.  don't
forget to tell me all about him.
                The Turkies have gone to roost.  I too must go.  give my love 
to all.
 
P.S.  I am staying at Mr. Dock Wallace going to school to Mrs. John Tull.  
Like it very much.  Good bye.
 
                                Willie Rouse

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