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5 but she told me - Louie that you were sick, I hope you are now quite recovered. Wanda I will write write to you some
day, for I owe you a letter, and this partnership letter is not enough. I heartily thank you for the valuable present you
sent me at Christmas time. the Batenburg centerpiece. It is quite admired by my friends here; some of them are making Batenburg
lace, and are interested they have done some fine work. 6. Willis had sad news last week. His brother living in Spokane,
Washington wired him of his father severe illness, and two days later wired of his death. The remains were taken from Spokane
to Portage to be laid there with others of the family. Grandma Hand died about five years ago. Willis started for Portage
four days ago and will not be home for a few days yet. We are all in usual health, I am real well Helen send love to Wanda
and Helen. Affectionately Mary. 02624