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Saratoga July 23, | Saratoga July 23, 1855 | ||
Dear Father and Mother, | Dear Father and Mother, | ||
It was with pleasure that the last letter from home was received, for we were | It was with pleasure that the last letter from home was received, for we were anxious to know what you thought of the Dr's decision. I trust it is all for the best even though I have to stay so much longer than we hoped. "The heart of man deviseth his way but the Soul directeth his steps."O, pray for me, that "He who shielded and comforted me in the quiet sick room may incline my heart to cling closely until Him now, that I may be guarded and guided [[amidst?]] many new trials and | ||
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smart. I walked with her about 3/4 of a mile before breakfast a day or two before she left. | |||
We have received two letters for you, Sis, one from Cousin Lizzie and one from Mr. Tappan and we have taken the liberty or more propperly had the impudence to open and read them. please forgive your aff. sisters M. & S. | |||
Tell Anna that I do want to see her about as much as this little heart of mine can want anything. Much love to Lewis, Eddie, Lettie and your own dear self. | |||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 26 January 2021
Saratoga July 23, 1855
Dear Father and Mother,
It was with pleasure that the last letter from home was received, for we were anxious to know what you thought of the Dr's decision. I trust it is all for the best even though I have to stay so much longer than we hoped. "The heart of man deviseth his way but the Soul directeth his steps."O, pray for me, that "He who shielded and comforted me in the quiet sick room may incline my heart to cling closely until Him now, that I may be guarded and guided amidst? many new trials and
in margin: smart. I walked with her about 3/4 of a mile before breakfast a day or two before she left.
We have received two letters for you, Sis, one from Cousin Lizzie and one from Mr. Tappan and we have taken the liberty or more propperly had the impudence to open and read them. please forgive your aff. sisters M. & S.
Tell Anna that I do want to see her about as much as this little heart of mine can want anything. Much love to Lewis, Eddie, Lettie and your own dear self.