Letter from Lulu to Her Mother

              [added later: "This was written by my Grandmother, age 14, to her mama in Nacoochee, Ga.  Mrs Dan C. Williams"]
                                   
                                   Charleston. March 16th 1861
                                        Saturday morning

Uncle George received your kind letter several days ago, my dear Mother, and I was so glad to hear from you.  I received a letter from dear Papa day before yesterday.  He said he was not sure he could come down to see us, but if he had an opportunity he would.  I want to see him very much, and shall be disappointed if he does not come.
     We were mistaken about Georgie having the measles before I did.  That breaking out must have been caused by his teething.  Last Sunday morning he was covered with pimples from head to foot.  Aunt Mat said she was sure that he had the measles then.  He has not been out of the house since Sunday.  The little darling is so weak, he thinks he can walk but totters about like an old person.  Uncle George received a letter from Uncle Robert saying that Aunt Mat had a fine boy, weighs 11 pounds and a half.  He said they were both getting along very well.  I wish I could see them.  I faced my light calico dress yesterday, and ripped my purple one off the waist, and let out all that was turned down.  I have out grown them