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Martinez Jan. 9, 1908 Darling Helen, I was very glad to get your all-well letter today. Five pounds of new? body stuff
seems to tell a good story. Above all dont get too hot or too cold Always keep out of the wind in sunshine as cats do. The
only cat about the house now is the black mother - not a kitten to be seen. Keenie seems comfortable at the adobe. He made
a face of horrid emotion when I saluted him but has never offered to follow me to the old home. Were you here he would come
in a hurry. Your wonderful horse looks well but with all the faithful oiling, picking, soaking scraping a few ticks still
cling to him. Al hopes to see the end of the tick harvest very soon however I paid your Dr Moffett bill today