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I can spare. I left in Holden's hands funds sufficient to more than pay all my bills there - And they were good. I wish you would get the Papers and see that they are collected immediately and my bills paid there. For it is very doubtful when I can get Anything that I can spare from here - Within a month I have had to pay over $100 to Sarah & George. I had $20 the other day that I was going to send to Sarah, but Mr West presented me a order for 20 dollars from George and I had to cash it, and so she is out of it. Since I began to do business for myself I never was dunned and driven so much for money as I have been for the last 2 months. I have over $1200 due, and cannot get enough to support my family, but have to run in debt. I am owing about half as much and cary more is in a great straight just at this moment for what I owe him. I would you should see what has been done with what I left with Holden, and take it and settle it and I will pay you for your trouble; My wife is not able to do anything not even to oversee the house and I don't believe she ever will be - in fact I am just dis couraged trying to do anything. My health is good - never was better in the world. Little Sarah is tough and hearty. Miss W is not half as strong and smart. This winter as she was last - her cough troubles her much - very much. I would you should let me know whether the money & note that I sent you have arrived before I send any more to anybody there. I had a letter from Lydia, the other day. She said that she was coming to Ill in Feb. I have 20 dolls in Eastern Money that I got a day or two since which I will send to her if you say so & I can get it to her before she starts. It will go to her quicker and safer than to you. If so write me, telling where to send it & to her telling her where to look for it. I commenced this more than a week ago as you will see by the date, but have not had time to finish it till now

                                        Your Bro  P.R. Kendall