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4 give my kind regards to Mrs Magee when you see her And now dear John. May God Ever bless be wioth you. May His presence
be very near you when away from home. stricken word to protect, keep you from all danger seen. remember. watch over the dear
ones you leave behind. will be anxious to hear from you when you have time to write Ever your affectionate Sister Marrie
Reid 01264. 1 12 Crete, Neb, May 15 1887 Dear John I had been saying to J.R. note very long before your letter
arrived today, that it seemed a long time since I heard from yourself. thought you must be very busy ( from what Sister Annie
said, that you were not well. I am sorry. I hope a change will greatly benefit your health. I wish there was some mount St
Elias or toher wonderful place in this direction. so the ill wind had blow me guide? , and pray do not forget that health
is the main object of your