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1 Portage, Wis. March 28./93. Dear brother John Your letter and order was received in due time and you will probably
hear from Joanna before you receive this. The past year has been an exceedingly trying one for her, Walter has been so discouraged
about his business affairs, and especially so, for the last few months, but the old proverb has proved true in her case. that
it is always darkest just befor daylight Walter feels that now he has succeeded, and will now be able to supply her with all
she requires