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38 ganma and ganpa." They are both very affectionate children, though very unlike in their dispositions. Betty is devotedly fond of flowers Diana cares very little for them, but takes much delight in associating with cats, dogs, &c. She is "Tell sitting in my lap while I am writing, and says, ganma to send me some pay toys."

You must not suffer yourselves to be annoyed by W. B. and the land, nor to be at all pinched or straitened for the want of a little money. It wll not only be convenient, but a pleasure to me, to let you have what you want and whenever you want it.

Our stove has proved a great comfort and convenience, and economy also. I am now writing in the parlour, and though there is no fire in the room, the warmth from the stove in the dining-room makes the air in here as soft and balmy as a spring morning.

In 1841 Matthew Fontaine Maury flattered himself that he was able to perform sea duty; but, fearing that the intervention of family and friends might defeat his application, he went from his residence in Fredericksburg to Richmond, and from thence he addressed the following letter to the Secretary of the Navy, Hon. J. E. Badger:—

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Notwithstanding my crippled condition, I think I shall be able to perform any of the lighter duties at sea which do not call for much bodily exercise, as of Flag Lieutenant for instance, to which office in the Pacific Squadron Commodore Jones has signified a desire that I should be appointed. That duty, or any other elsewhere, to which I am able, and with which the department should see fit to entrust me, shall be undertaken with pleasure.