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New Hampton July 30, 1863 Dear Sister Cynthia,

Sissie says I may write to you a little too. She was greatly pleased to get your letter and would have written before were it not for her school. But now she has vacation she has more time, and she often wishes you were here. She thinks she should take so much comfort, though she says sometimes she is afraid Cynthia would not like her so well as she used to. Ellen Sibley is home now. Came home last Friday to spend vacation. She is still teaching in Boston. She has a very good place there and does well. I have not seen her since she came home. Everything is looking very pleasant now. The farmers are

along the side Mother. Have you heard from John lately? Is Aunt Sarah with you now. Grandma Butler is here as would. We are all well. My health is better than usual this summer. Hope you are all well. Hope you all will write soon you girls, all owe me letters now. Love to all Good By Elisabeth