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2 Possibly you have heard of Marys second boy she seemed to progress favorably for a week Then she had a chill, and one
of her breasts gathered and broke) ten days ago, and the discharge being great, she was very weak Annie went to Phillips two
weeks ago to lend what assistance she could I hope by this time she is much better Curran scones are the order of today With
kindest regards to all and hoping to hear from you ere long Affectionately Mother 3 Portage June 29th 1883 Dear Danl.
I hope this will find you all enjoying good health - - Another year is gone Three hundred and sixty five days have past How
silently yet how quickly with all their cares and anxieties and now we see another of your birthdays I trust that as you increase
in years you will also increase in true happiness and comfort of all kinds I expect you begin to feel settled in Lincoln now