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in margin: Tell Annie I am looking for a letter from her. I am always glad to hear of Mrs. Mayer and family give my kindest
regards to them also to Mr and Mrs. Strentzel S.M.G. 01217 Portage, Wis Feb 1st/86 Dear brother and Sister Your letter
to Mother telling us that there was one more stricken word little one in the family to love and rejoice over reached us today
and we hasten to send our congratulations. May God bless the dear baby and spare her to be a blessing and comfort to you
both. How much of gladness or sorrow may come to us with just such a little life. May the gladness and happiness only be yours.
I rejoice with you both. How delighted Wanda will be with her little sister and how her eyes will open with wonder at the
sight of the little feet and hands and indeed at