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1 Portage, Wis. Feb 11./99 Dear brother John I had a letter from Maggie yesterday in which she told me of Louie's
long and serious illness, I heard some time ago that she was sick, but supposed that she would be well again until Maggie's
letter came, she also said that for some days she had been better, I hope that she will keep on improving and soon regain
her usual health. I hear that your winter in proving colder than usual I wonder if you will feel 02542