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2 but seeing we cant, perhaps it would be better for us not to know of any better climate (when ignorance is bliss, tis
folly to be wise ). John do you remember our bedroom at Hickory Hill? on the north side never smelt? fire nor sun window none
too light three in a bed, Dan in the middle. the quilts all frozen about our faces in the morning how awful cold it was to
get up in the morning dress go down to the kitchen bare footed oo-oo-oo. it makes me shiver to think of it. and going to Portage
with load of corn running behind the wagon to keep warm having to eat frozen bread for our lunch, I dont want have not had
any of that kind of diet since. perhaps recalling some of those cold memories may make us more thankful for present comforts.
it does me. Sarah I have seen David quite a number of times since you left, he looks well I believe he is glad you are having
such a grand change so dont hurry back on his a/c.? Maggie I have heard from illegible twice lately but all on business, -
did not say whether he was lonesome or not. Christmas is almost here again we go to mothers as of you, perhaps this will be
the smallest Christmas gathering we have ever had. it seems to grow smaller mother seems to feel it keenly still she never
complains much. She is very well this winter so far, has very comfortable quarters has not very much to do. She reads a good
deal is always glad to see any of her own folks. 3 Parry was elected to the State Senate last fall so I will be kept close
at home all winter. his health is poor,