4 - Emma can get some thing suitable that will give them pleasure at Christmas. I also send my best wishes to each of
them, and would be pleased if any of them could write to me I shall hope that Emma will be able to write soon I had a very
pleasant visit with W. Reid he seemed pleased very much with Neb. and his visit there and now I shall wish you all a Merry
Christmas and a very Happy New Year Affectionately Mother P-O? Box 356 1 Portage 17th Dec. 1883 Dear Danl Your
very kind and interesting letter of Oct 14th was duly received It gives me much pleasure to know of your restored health and
of the good health of all the family and also that you have a tolerably fair practice and you have a pleasant home How very
much we have to be thankful for every day of our lives how many blessings we enjoy even if they are mixed with some trials
Annie s health is a cause of much anxiety to me lately I often think