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occasioned by this awful war can never be known I hope it will speedily come to an end - I received your likeness and think
it very good, I have not got those likenesses you wish to have, but I expect to have them when you come - P.S. Since writing
the above I have got to Hickory Hill to visit the folks here, and find them pretty well, I have forgot to bring my specs with
me so I can scarcely write - Dans address is Markham Township of Markham York Co Canada West from your affectionate Mother
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