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1 Portage Feb 1st 1878. Dear Danl Emma. I hope you and the children are well, and hope you are both passing down the
stream of time happily and profitably Since you were here, I have often wished to know how you all were and if your being
from home caused you much discomfort or inconvenience Mary is still with us and is very busy with crayon work for a few days
I have been at Sarahs home, and I enjoyed my visit John Reid has changed his mind about going west this month, he thinks he
will go -