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2 In the morning when I left Lincoln the morning struck out day promised to be fine but soon after starting changed and
about 22 o'clock a snow storm set in, and we were fairly pelted with snow until vive - think of that on the 9th of May, and
in Missouri. Well illegible to Lincoln I found Dan. and family well. Four bright little black-eyed girls - as happy and
rosy-cheeked as you could with to see - fill the house with the clatter glee of joyous childhood. Dan's health is much im-
proved since coming to Neb.; and his practice is increasing finely now. 3 After careful re-examination of my lungs he
pronounced me much better, but says I will need lots of patience yet: I am encouraged to think how-ever, tha tI will gain
very rapidly now. but do not think I will see California before fall. I find Joanna family well. Her little girl is a great
comfort joy to us? all. So sunny happy is she in disposition. Father has changed but little since I saw him two? years ago.
He stays in his room most of the time and seems quite con -tent. Your kind March letter giving such an inviting