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2 although I do get laugh ed at for an un- gainly motion once in a while. 18th Oh Mary, in a time like this present, none
but those who know by experience can estimate the comfort I take in feeling that I am so lovingly re- membered by such warm
hearts and when before underlined: our Father too, Yes Mary I do remember underlined: you there. I am so glad that you are
so happy, so well, and so useful, May the sun underlined: ever shine upon your dear head. Give my love to Mother and Maggie.
Ever yours Joanna 3 Annie Dear I am glad to hear of your music lessons, for I am sure you are enjoying yourself. Yest
they did read about the spelling school and of course I felt a great deal of family pride about that time, I forgot to speak
of it before. underlined: Whitt illegible poems Please keep me posted in regard to Mary s affairs for I know she wont. Its
honor able to tattle in a good cause. You are not going to teach are you? I do not know what I shall want sent yet as I do
not know how well I shall be