Union Falls, N.Y. April [1st 82?] Rev. H. Lyman Forest Grove, Oregon My Dearest Yours of March 14th was rec’d last Wed. (the 29th) + I [promise?] first opportunity to respond to it. I am so glad to hear that you war again in our usual health. Hope your mind is now somewhat more at rest. Many thanks for the pretty card. I was intending to write to you last evening; but though the spirit was writing I could not keep my eyes open to do it. I had not slept much for several nights previously. My Sister’s first child (a daughter) was born last Sabbath and my time has been fully occupied of late caring for them, in addition to other duties. They are doing very well. Of course, the baby will be named Fanny. We were glad that [Eliza?] was living so near that she could come home. I trust that you will excuse me this time, if my letter is short + uninteresting. Hope I may make out more of a letter next time I write. This will certainly be a poor return for your last, which was so very good + so well filled. You spoke of matches made in heaven. [One?] of this kind, is the only one, which I should wish to be a party. It is pleasant these bright mornings to hear robins; sweet [harbingers?] of spring. As duties call for my attention I must close. With immense +ardent love Yours Margaret · Digital Exhibits

Union Falls, N.Y. April [1st 82?] Rev. H. Lyman Forest Grove, Oregon My Dearest Yours of March 14th was rec’d last Wed. (the 29th) + I [promise?] first opportunity to respond to it. I am so glad to hear that you war again in our usual health. Hope your mind is now somewhat more at rest. Many thanks for the pretty card. I was intending to write to you last evening; but though the spirit was writing I could not keep my eyes open to do it. I had not slept much for several nights previously. My Sister’s first child (a daughter) was born last Sabbath and my time has been fully occupied of late caring for them, in addition to other duties. They are doing very well. Of course, the baby will be named Fanny. We were glad that [Eliza?] was living so near that she could come home. I trust that you will excuse me this time, if my letter is short + uninteresting. Hope I may make out more of a letter next time I write. This will certainly be a poor return for your last, which was so very good + so well filled. You spoke of matches made in heaven. [One?] of this kind, is the only one, which I should wish to be a party. It is pleasant these bright mornings to hear robins; sweet [harbingers?] of spring. As duties call for my attention I must close. With immense +ardent love Yours Margaret

Union Falls, N.Y. April [1st 82?]
Rev. H. Lyman
Forest Grove, Oregon

My Dearest

Yours of March 14th was rec’d last Wed. (the 29th) + I [promise?] first opportunity to respond to it.

I am so glad to hear that you war again in our usual health.

Hope your mind is now somewhat more at rest. Many thanks for the pretty card. I was intending to write to you last evening; but though the spirit was writing I could not keep my eyes open to do it.

I had not slept much for several nights previously. My Sister’s first child (a daughter) was born last Sabbath and my time has been fully occupied of late caring for them, in addition to other duties. They are doing very well.

Of course, the baby will be named Fanny. We were glad that [Eliza?] was living so near that she could come home.

I trust that you will excuse me this time, if my letter is short + uninteresting. Hope I may make out more of a letter next time I write. This will certainly be a poor return for your last, which was so very good + so well filled. You spoke of matches made in heaven. [One?] of this kind, is the only one, which I should wish to be a party.

It is pleasant these bright mornings to hear robins; sweet [harbingers?] of spring. As duties call for my attention I must close.

With immense +ardent love

Yours Margaret