4 Now? Mary you should just illegible grit and bone? of that kind in your letters I only scribble that nonsense to show
you that these small matters which occur in the neighborhood which you do not think worthy of note are still of interest to
us when so far from home. I am sorry that John David have had to leave home but it is better that they go down to sojourn
in this American Egypt then of fight American Philistines. I trust Mary that you are deligently employed in the acquisition
of knowledge - prepare yourself for usefulness as a teacher and do not think of marrying for long years to come, is my advise
this note will also do for Anna Joan Give my kindest love to all at home Write soon Affect'ly John 1 March 5th /6 5?
Dear Sis' Mary I would give you a kiss cash down for the satisfaction of seeing you I fancy that your face is illegible so
lean and little but that I could easily find it. I received your last letter with a great deal of pleasure but it was not
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