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suffer- -ing - . I shall be very anxious to hear again; you have been much in my mind these days - but I am hoping that full
recovery will come to you and come soon. I hear that Emma is some improved in health I am glad to know this Heaven bless you
both, and may the New Year have much in store for you - that is rich and good. You and I are some alike as to letter writing
- but we love eachother just the same - do'nt we: Love to you my brother - and love to all you family. 'A Happy New Year -
to you all. Lovingly, sister Mary.