too, to his mother to know that he is decently buried, they opened the coffin yesterday, they said he did not look very bad for one who had been dead so long, his Father looked at him.  I think that they would not let his Mother see him, poor woman!  I fear she will never get over his death.  Mr. Bird conducted the services, he read a chapter and prayed & there were two pieces sung by Moody, Mrs. Scribner, Mrs. Stacy Johns & a gentleman that I did know every one seemed to be deeply affected. 
I called at Mrs. Birds as I came home this evening, she is very uneasy about Empson I do wish that he was at home, I don't think that he can do his country much good in the army;  O I do hope you will be sent north it will be likely to be more healthy, & as the warm sickly season is coming I am afraid that you will not be as well as you have been, but you will call this meeting trouble half way.  It is nearly nine O'clock, there the clock is striking just now, & Mrs. White & I have done a very large washing today & done baking besides & consequently I feel pretty tired, so good night dearest
