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4 hope she will come to Nebraska some time with papa mama and now with love to all, I close. Affectionately Margaret
P.S. Write soon. Ihave been looking for a letter from some time. M.R. 01212 1 Crete, Neb. Dec 28th 1885 Dear Bro
John Sister Louie The past year is almost gone. and I hope you had a pleasant Christmas time and heartily wish you both
not forgetting Wanda a very very happy new year May Gods richest blessings be yours through this and every other year of
your lives and may we all meet in the Better Land I hope this will find you all well and that Annie is still improving also
Mrs. Strentzel. We have been having