[Lydia] Maria [Child] ALS to Louis[a Loring], Undated, July 4

New York July 4th

Dearest Louise,

When I did up
my last package to you, I very
carelessly omitted to put in the
promised documents for Sarah
Searle, which I herewith send.
I likewise concluded that I had
better send the silk stockings.
If you will buy them at $2
I will spend it in purchasing
good strong cotton stockings
for her, suitable for walking
about the city to give her Span-
-ish lessons. You understand

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Page is better. all desire love.

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