I left Mr. & Mrs. Fitch and Augusta at Albany to spend a few days
and then visit Catskill Mountain I wished very much to go with
them but thought it most proper for me to return and knew that
I must be wanted I have been very much engaged since I returned
have not had a Mantuamaker yet but expect her on Monday
have had our black leghorns fitted up and looking very well.
I nothing new to write you of this place nothing is
talked of but LaFayette and the Grand fete, for we read of nothing
else it is said the ball impressed all that ever has been seen in this
Country Uncle Jed and his daughter Sarah went down he is one
of the Cincinati. S attended the ball with Cousin Jed and [hole]
have all attended the General to Albany. --- I thought more
of your Mother and Sister as I passed them and had it been possible
I should have stopped. We are going this afternoon to see the (Marvins) for
the last time they leave here on Monday. Must leave you
I think I hear you say stop for I cannot read what you have writ-
ten my knife will not mend a pen I have a great deal to tell you
and hope to see you here this fall if only for a few days. Julia Ann
talks of making you a visit in the course of two or three weeks---
if you should hear from E. Belden let us know I should like to see
her much but fear not very soon - All Well
Yours affectionately
Cousin S. Knapp

Comment: "Cincinati" possibly refers to the Society of Cincinnati, a group founded shortly after the Revolution dedicated to selfless service to country and community. Members held the first meeting in Fishkill, New York, a town north of Westchester County.
(ill.) represents an illegible word. Uncertain words placed in parantheses. The red discoloration looks like sealing wax.