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First draft of letter, in note-book December 27, 1904 Dear sister Sarah: Thank you for the first-rate book you sent
me. I've already finished reading it. I'm sending you to-day 5 for Anna to buy a book, or anything she likes best for herself.
We were all glad you got to your new home safely, and hope you will enjoy good health and a truly happy New Year. We are all
about as usual, and I am, with love to you and Anna and the children, Ever affectionately your b rother , J. M.03098