I would have written to you last post, if I had had time, but I am determined to do it this, although I have not much to say, unless I talk about the plants; those in the large box were killed to the roots, but they are coming up all over the box; those in the small pot were killed also, but are putting out small fresh buds; the evergreens have lost all their leaves but one branch on each, which look lively enough; in the large pot, there is not the least appearance of life, but Mama preserved a little pod full of seed from it. poor James has been inoculated with the Vaccine and is very unwell; Benjamin has had it but he did not have a fever. you must pardon this letter so full of mistakes, for it is written by candle light, I have been writing almost allday; give my love to Mrs S. H. Smith, the children and mama send theirs to you. I am dear Grand-Papa your most affectionate Grand Daughter