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4 so what will come of all this, I do not know but will write to you when any thing of a decisive kind transpires The
girls join me in sending much love to you and to Emma and the baby. hoping you will write soon I conclude remaining your affectionate
Mother 1 Portage April 18th 1873 Dear Danl. I received your welcome letter and was gratified to know that you were
again all well We are all well. I thank you for the interest you take in affairs here and also for the advice you give but,
I wish you had wrote on the subject sooner Your father has not yet decided where he will go but lately has talked