shoulder and often shoots upward illegible aim not troubled much through the day as through the night not flannel seems to
help me. If you can suggest any thing to rub on it I would be obliged I hope you will all have a very happy Christmas
With kindred love to all I am affectionately Mother 1 Portage Decr. 11 1888 Dear Emma It seems a very long time since
I have had a letter from any of you but I expect you are all well We are all surprised to think we are so near Christmas
and still have beautiful weather