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4 lying with weight upon some of our dear ones. I find it painfully so with my Mother. She was much pleased with the remembrance
your book brought to her, and again I thank you for it. I feel to call blessings upon you for your constant and beautiful
friendship to us all Feelingly I send remembrance to each, and am always Sincerely yours, Katharine M. Graydon. 1
Danville, Ill. August 20, 1905. Dear Mr. Muir, I feel powerless to help at this sad time, but I must send a word of
sympathy and friendship. I feel deeply and tenderly for the girls and you, because of my affection for all and because of
my acquaintance with sorrow. You must write me when you can of your whereabouts and your plans. 03615