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In my last letter from Scotland Mrs Lenam? sent me a photograph of the old Church that I attended in the happiest years of
my life the church in which your grandfather was an elder for fifty years it stands in the grave yard where the precious dust
of my parents and brothers and sisters and friend are laid away until the resurrection morn The girls join me in earnest loving
wishes to you all. Hoping you will be able to write to us all soon, Most affectionately underlined: Mother 1 1871 1879
Portage 8th March Dear Danl. I hope you and Emma and the dear little ones are enjoying good health. Your friends here
are all well as usual, Joanna s health still continues to improve she has rode out a great deal this winter. Latest news from
your father is that his limb is much stronger, and his is-