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01156 1 Portage, Wis. March 15th /85 Dear Brother John. I suppose while we are still shivering amind the frost and
snow you are enjoying the blossoms and the warmer? sun- shine. we have had an extremely cold winter, the worst I can rem-
ember and I have many times been glad that you decided to put off your visit until the summer for we that are accustomed to
cold weather could hardly endure it, and besides Louie and Wanda may be able to come with you now. We are all hoping and trusting?
that nothing will hinder you this time. In you last letter you were wondering if we had a fireplace yet