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happens, shall reach Savannah, Thursday night, 

 take the steamer, and be at home Frida}^ at 

 eleven A. M. There may be a disappointment — the 

 coach sometimes breaks down, or a horse dies on the 

 road, and then there is a stand-still for a day. Send 

 for me on Friday. M}^ love to all. 



No disappointment occurred and Saturday found 

 the Pastor in his study busily preparing for 

 Sunday. 



From Mrs. J. J. Audubon: 



Minnie's Land, March 31st, 1852. 



" In ni}' last letter I reminded you that as sons 

 and daughters were away from your home and 

 your family consisted of only four, you might all 

 come and spend a few months in this latitude ; it 

 would be of service to you all. Victor will write to 

 repeat my request. The visit would be to me a 

 great pleasure, in which, I am sure, all at our home 

 would participate. 



You will find some changes in the outward, as 

 well as inward circumstances around us. (Audubon 

 is dead). 



I have been planting various favorite shrubs and 

 creepers over the resting place of your old friend ; 

 his cell is as quiet and solemn a resting place as the 

 mind can conceive — and all, but the remembrance 

 of his goodness, is gone forever. 



The cliildren send their love to grandfather and 

 to all around you, in which I most heartily unite. 



Hoping that you will accede to our wishes. 

 I remain, yours affectionately, 



Lucy Audubon. 



AVe learn from the following letter, that the invi- 

 tation was accepted. 



