another, so all I can do is to separate the fighters; but

I love those birds, I love them for Fred's sake, and I love

them for the remembrances they awaken of our first days

of peace and union.

My love to Joe, poor Joe! Do write and tell me how

he goes on, does he walk at all? Ever dear Emilie,

Your affectionate

EDITH.

There were letters to John and Fred in the same packet, and I think you will like to hear one of Fred's to his sister, giving an account of the Christmas festivities at Frankfort.

DEAR EDITH,