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for counsel and direction all things will work together for our highest good. Dont you? I know you do for we have often conversed on the subject. I often get lonesome & "downhearted", but then something whispers to me, "Be patient Mary, wait a long or", and I drive it off, and go on the round of duty again and try to bear up bravely, and work on cheerfully But you must do something for that cough you speak of I hope you have not neglected to do already - I know you dislike to dose, but then you know the longer 'tis let alone the harder and longer it takes to cure! No doubt it is the result of weariness, because you are nearly or quite rid of it last winter - and when a person's strength wonts as yours must with the care and unclear for your baby, all sorts of ails will follow - You must eat and Keep fat, and you must take something to cure your cough too. Hav'nt you Hoarhound or Elecampane or can't you get it? Onion Syrup is good. I believe they slice the onions raw and cover the onions slices with loaf sugar and let it stand till it dissolves, then take a teaspoonful Three times a day or more, till you are relieved - Another excellent remedy is, to, one quart of good strong vinegar put four or five whole eggs, written vertically across the page and till it stand 24 or 48 hours till the vinegar eats the shell off the egg, then beat it all up together, and add a pound or more of loaf sugar, and a little hoarhound if you have it or hoarhound candy, or rock candy in it bottle it up and take a swallow or two every time you want to cough till your cough is cured if it takes 4 bottles - This has been known to cure the very hardes and worst coughs - I had two bottles prepared for me when I had my severe cold last winter - I know it is good, and a pleasant drink too - And I do beseech you to try it or, whatever else you think of that will help you - There is some thing called Instant?????? relief - that Emily & Samuels folks used to take and the Wild Cherry Balsam and Cherry Pectoral is said to be excellent Now don't fail to take some of these things and write me the result Your plan of going East another summer is a very pleasant one But I can't look so far ahead God alone must guide my steps - I would like to go if it should seem best! You ask if I am not going to have a vacation, and if I'm going to remain the year - Yes I'm going to have a vacation some time, but I can't tell now just when - How long I remain I cant say either - it depends entirely upon my strength to endure - I should be glad to be where I could see you often and assist if it was in my power when ever my assistance might be needed - I hope you will all be well - then you can of course be happy any where - Give my love to the little children - I'll tell them ever so many stories when I come - and they must be unclear - the best little boys that ever was and help mamma ever so much Give my love to Mr. Kendall when he comes and tell him I thank him very much for his good letter - I want you both should write often and tell me how you are prospering God grant that we all may be well & happy is the wish of your affectionate sister Mary.