[written later: Mrs. Tebbetts]

Kingston July 22nd

My dear Mr. Hopper.

I did
not hear at first of what had
happened in 29th St. and it
only came to me tonight, indirectly
and with no details, that the
house was sacked. I had felt
anxious from the first but the account
given in our papers [?] relieved
me than otherwise. I had thought
of writing to some of you or to
Mr. Langdall but on seeing that
gave it up. Now I feel as if
I could not wait for details

[left side]

Where are the family and
where were they then. How
are they all. Was Mr. Gibbons
or any one injured? Did they
destroy the memorials of Willy
in his room. What became
of Mr. G's library. I have
heard as [thing?] and one question
after [?] [?] up to me
for more than you can
have time to answer. Will you
not drop me a line or if you
are too busy will not Edward
write me something of what

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has happened and what
now is.

Will you give my love to
Mrs. Hopper and Willy I
hope they were both out of the
city. John is well.

Yours truly

Ellen S. Tebbets,

I enclose a note to Mr.
Gibbons. I did not dare
send to the house.