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June 28, 1819

My dear Mrs. Gibson,
It was with pleasure I received yours of the 2nd May and was happy to find that you and your dear little children were in good health and hope by this time that you and your children are safe arrived at you  and injoying the pleasure of seeing your Mother & family all in good health. I was very sorry that I had not the pleasure of seeing you the morning you left  . I was so very unwell that I was not down stares until the Sunday after you  . I can not say I feel well for from it the distress of my mind dayly increases and is the cause of my complaint. I thank God all the rest of our family are well. We have seen Mr. Gibson every day since you left. So far I think he has been a good boy. He asked to leave us today at 12 o'clock we shall miss him very much. I hope you may all have the pleasure to meet in good health. My kind respects to your mother and family. Kiss Elizabeth and Edward for me and conclude wishing you all health and happiness.
Abigail Ritter
Since I began to write Mrs.  has called to see me. She desires her kind respects to you.
Exclude all mistakes. God bless you. 

My dear Mrs. Gilson,
The card racks which I promised to make for you before you left  I have finished them and gave then to Mr. Gibson which I hope you will receive in good order and accept them from a friend. 
Kiss Elizabeth and Edward for me and also for my father John and Eliza. 
And believe me to be
dear madam
yours sincerely
Sarah,  Ritter