They went through the performance once or twice for fear of mistakes. They sent the beaux all away before ten o'clock, that they might retire early. Next morning, the wedding day, we had to stir ourselves. Kitty behaved very well too. The groomsmen were the handsomest set of young men I ever saw.
Many persons here are sick with colds.
You may imagine how lonely we feel with an almost empty house. I will name over the presents but not all the donors as I have not time. I hope they will, I want Mrs Tyler to know Lizzie so much. All expect such pleasure in showing the lions of Washington to her, as she has never been there before. Ed. could not come, feeling so sure he would have enjoyed it mightily.