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4 illegible little self I fell- when I commenced this that I could not write any thing to interest anybody today and hope
you will excuse this awful scribble Some of our Crete neibhgors. who went to Scotland have returned. and brought me some
heather. I will enclose a spring and now with much love to all I am as ever affectionately. Maggie R. 01208 1
Crete Neb Nov. 26th 1885 My Dear Bro John I received your kind letter and it is a shame that I have not answered before
this time but have been quite busy for some time trying to get all ready for winter. I was glad to hear of your safe arrival
home after so many delay's on the way and that Annie got along so well. and hope that she is still steadily improving in health.
I have been trying to follow to the letter all the directions you gave me, in your kind anxiety about my health. and have
swallowed quarts quarts