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4 the High winds have broken down a tree in the front yard and blown down some bricks and the stove pipe off the kitchen
chimney and a very long narrow board from the top of the house, I hope nothing worse will occur The snow is still falling
fast We are all well as usual about here With kindest regards to all our friends I am Affectionately Mother 1 Portage
April 21st, 1893 in margin: 555 Dear John With love and congratulations I write to you on this your BirthDay, I trust
with Gods blessing you will be spared to see and enjoy many years to come I hope you and all your family are well also all
our many friends that are now gathered around you in Cal-