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[envelope] (postmark)Blk Walnut Va

         Aug 9th 1863

(address) Miss Mattie Tyler

         Jerusalem  Southampton
            County  Va

(letter)

                     Norfolk Nov 8
                          1867

Dear Cousen

          This is the third

time I have written to you but both of the former times Mother failed to have them mailed. I must be very brief but believe me when I tell you that I will write you a long letter soon. Write to me often for your letters will always be welcome. Cousen Thomas (Mr. Hines) has been very kind to us he has taken us to the theatre five times and takes us to Church, he is very pleasant and expresses a great wish to see you. He says he is sure he will be pleased with you from my description. I have not seen Miss Courtney yet she has written several notes and has sent some lovely flowers. Tell Grandma that I have waited but in vain for an answer to my letter to her? How is Uncle James and Cousen [Junanie?] remember me to all and belive me

              You loving
               Cousen Antoinette

P.S. Write soon do excuse this very short letter. I will write again soon and tell you all about us. Frankie is very well and has turned out in short clothes remem ber me to sweet Willie once more good bye. I am crazy to hear from you Antoinette