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4 in margin: 557 We are all well as usual and sincerely hope you will be protected from every danger in your chosen path
through life Affectionately Mother 01697 1 PORTAGE, WIS. June 24th, 1893 Dear John Your letter informing me
of your intention to sail today for Scotland came safely I sincerely hope your voyage across the ocean will be safe and pleasant
and that you will enjoy a visit to the Dear old home of your young days I also hope you will