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  New Hampton Sept. 10. 1867? 1869?.

Dear sister Mary,

 As I am not famous for writing long letters this sheet looks rather large to me, but as I am not obliged to fill it it does not trouble me a great deal. We were very much relieved yesterday buy receiving Jennies letter; we were becoming quite anxious lest some of you were sick or all tried out with Cen. and the rest of the work. I am glad you are getting along so well and would be very glad if I could help you How do you get along Mary, do you have any time with your books? and how is your head? How is Mother? I dreamed last night that she was most sick she was so tired. Tell baby I dreamed about him too last night and he was as full of life and talk as ever. 
 Anna has not been quite as well for a few days. She has taken some cold which affects her eyes and head and throat a good deal. 

left margin: Mary, could you send me the pattern of my little sack, the one I made last. I believe it is in the patterns bag.