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1 Portage Wis. March 4, 1894 Dear brother John: I have been long in answering your kind New Year letter but that does
not mean that I did not appreciate it for I was very glad to receive a letter from you again. You asked how Walter was getting
along, and I have been waiting to be able to write some good news about him, and although 4 Annie keeps on foot wonderfully.
Sarah has not been well since Christmas but is feeling considerably better lately. I have not heard of anything new from
your pen of late. Are you writing now? I hope you and your dear ones are well and happy. Please give my love to all and be
sure you have a good large place in all our hearts. Thanks for our share of the Christmas gifts. Lovingly yours, Joanna
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