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May's Jan. 3. 1906. Darlings, I hope pray you may have Heaven's best New Year- that Adamana frost heat may work together
only for good. The weather here is delightful illegible frost in the morning calm clear days nights. But I have not yet got
much real business done. The deeds got her all right but the money has not yet been paid - will be probably in few days. Charlie's
deed is made out but has not been sent you for signatures, which is fortunate as I had to change it somewhat, for Charlie
is keen smart cunning was trying to get more than bargained for. The deed will be sent you in a day or two. Have not yet been
to Valona. The day I set for going there was rainy Will go soon have written George to meet me. John Reid has bought Knerr's
2 acres on the flat wants 2 or 3 more from us as I guessed but he wants none of the creek bank, no? waste land for him, only
for you. He also is cunning. Maggie is better- was busy washing yesterday. David has bought