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in margin: 858 The children are both very well, but Grandma has been ailing most of the time Just received a postal from
Annie at Chicago Aug. 18th.. she expected to reach Portage the same evening. Mary and Joanna are not there Baby insists
on being held in my arms so this writing goes all awry, but we love you, and are glad. Ever Yours Louie Muir