Blackwell Family Lucy Stone 1873, 74 Blackwell, Henry B.New York March 21, 1843 Dearsest Luciflise The The ride in with Nicke last night was a little rough, but when once in the sleeping car my troubles were over. I slept well reached New York early this morning. The only inconvenience I experienced was from the closure of the air. which always annoys me a little. I still hope to leave for Boston tomorrow night to be with you or Thursday morning if I not I think you had better ? to have a bagar at [?] time as the out community of [?] may shall decide- Cabot Sammer has returned he reforms Col habeud as very much letter growing far he has had the hemingway rice he reached there I caused [?] wishing that Aurora could spend the next three months there. Of game or I should go it would really [?].I have not seen Emily & Ellen yet. They have just offered $21000. for the Cary house, where Alice & Phebe Cary lived till their death - The price asked is $22000. Sam reports all well - He has sold 30 acres to Mr Hofsen at $200 per acre - all Cash - & has put the money into a new house. I am offered $5000 at par in Samana Bay Co by Mr Jones - & shall decide tomorrow A M. whether or not to buy it. With love to all & a kiss to Kub I remain darling dear Ever your own H B Blackwell HBB to Lucy Stone Sept 3 1874 Beecher Tilton acquittal [Gelbut Haren Obe Per Ann 59?] Effect on Michigan Camp D[*1873*] Office of The Woman's Journal No. 3 Tremont Place. Boston Apr 28 1873 4PM Monday Dearest Luciken We are all well. The rabbit hutch was built this morning by Mike & myself and the rabbit installed in her new lodgings much to the children's delight. Alice & Edie went to school this AM & again after dinner. Hannah had breakfast and dinner punctually - & is washing - We are making the garden path. Mrs. Doyle brought Miss Jones a very pleasant faced young woman whom Alice likes. I came in after dinner - gave Uphaw matter for the outside. &c & go back at 445P.M. I think of you as at Vineland, tired + probably with a hard head ache. But I hope yourcoming will be a comfort to Sarah & Anna & Emma. Don't think of me as caules or indifferent. I shall welcome you back cordially. But stay as long as seems best & I will see that things go along properly— A Warm spring day—We will plant the peas tomorrow— Yours ever Harry New York Feby. 17 1873 Dearest Lucifer You will be glad to know that I shall probably not go to St Domingo, at least until after the arrival of the Tybee. Mr. Hazard advises against it, on [?] that the a[?] which will reach us about the 1st Mch by the Tybee, will bring us definite intelligence which may be more profitable to await than to try to anticipate. Of course, I cannot feel sure that Hazard's advice is disinterested, but as I do not wish to act without cooperation from some one, I shall follow his lead—I am to see him again tomorrow morning & confer further with him but expect now to return to Boston tomorrow (tuesday) night & breakfast with you on wednesday AM.— The project of setting the Murphy [?] by an [?] of Bonifany's stock to Dr Howe will not be likely to succeed. So as often happens, the Dr., is cutting loose from my W. I project has sacrifice [?] and the substances for the shadow—I wish that Emma would telegraph me decision.of Bo's committee about final hearing. Because if this is take place I will return forthwith to make arrangements. I think that you & Mrs. Howe should go down together to Washington to see Gen Grant. If you will plan to do so, I will run the macines (paper & family) during your absence & the sooner you go, the better - I dont think my trip down here will be time thrown away. It will result in relations with Hazard that may be of value to me hereafter - Love to the chickabiddies & also to the young rabbits - I hope you read aloud again the marvellous history of Middlemarch I feel selfreproached & defrauded that I left without final kiss from you - being in a flutter at starting - yours ever H B Blackwell OFFICE OF The Woman's Journal, No. 3 TREMONT PLACE, Boston, Thursday Sept 3 1874 Dearest Luciken I send you by today's mail a lot of newspapers containing an a/c of Beecher's acquittal by Plymouth Church & Society - &c &c - We are all well - Emily proposes to go home by cars tomorrow - George will remain a little longer. I am having the rowan cut by Mr. Hoyt, with Michael to assist. No news. I wrote you on back of Emily's letter that Gilbert Haven will take the Presidency. Bishop Simpson has written declining. Several friends have written thanking you for your article on Mrs. Tilton. It has been recopied by several papers. The Zions Herald, & Commonwealth give complimentary notices of it - Mr. Henry Wilson, Vice P US, asked me to thank you forhaving written it. The Committees of Plymouth Church quote from Mrs. Howe's editorial in their report acquitting Beecher. I fear you are having a rough time of it at the Vineyard without clothes or books. We are living in the lap of luxury & wishing you could be at table with us 3 times per day. George is gathering pears & apples. We called on Mrs. Spofford yesterday but she is out of town till friday & will go home next week. This Beecher-Tilton affair is playing the deuce with WS in Michigan. No chance of success this year I fancy! Well, the Lord reigns. If you can let me know when you will return, I will meet you & will continue to send my own letters & papers till I hear but will retain your correspondence till I hear from you. Love to Alice & Kitty Yours HB Blackwell [*P.S. I sent spinner's declinature to Emma day before yesterday.*]