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embossed letterhead 4 Dear Louie I write to thank you for your kindness in sending me the glacier newspaper, same members
of our church here. have sent a box of clothing and other things to 'Alaska,' for a number of years past, and we hear so little
from them that many are delighted to see the small newspaper I hope you are all well and would be glad to hear from you
Affectionately Mother 01278 embossed letterhead in margin: 541 1 Portage Nov. 8th. 1887. Dear John I gladly
received your letter of Augt 7th I am sorry you feel so tired and illegible , but will hope you are now feeling more comfortable
Does writing steadily not tire you very much I hope you are all well now I am glad we got moved into Davids' house as I like
living here. better than any house. I have been in since I left the brick house over the school grounds