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We rise before thee and say the ceremony ourselves. The Gentleman first of course, says, "In the presence of our Father, and this Assembly I take [[blank line]] to be my wife, promising, by Divine assistance, to be unto her, a faithful, and loving, husband, until Death." Then the lady says precisely the same, changing the places of husband & wife, of course. At the close of which, thee pronounces us Husband & wife, and gives us thy blessing, in thy usual style.

Thee may be familliar with the Quaker form, if not, I thought it best to tell thee, so that if thee has any objections, to using that in our marriage, Thee will please let me know soon as convenient. If no word comes from thee,

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I shall know thee is willing to marry us in that way and I shall be more obliged to thee than I can tell.

My school is smaller than it was. Several have moved away, Gone North & elsewhere. But I have a nice interesting school, day & night, tho many of them do not come regularly. The Committee intend continuing it, and I have asked them to employ Mary Tabor, which I think they will do, to take my place.

With much respect
[[signature]] Sallie Cadwallader [[/signature]]