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Hillsdale, Mich, April 19, 1877?. Dear Brother & Sister, Are you not going to write to our friend here? Brother B seems to prize so highly all letters from Elizabeth's friends now. He feels his loss very deeply and nothing comforts him more just now than words of sympathy from those she loved and communion with her spirit and her God. He had a very good letter from Mary and from Mother which did him good. We have had nothing from John yet nor indeed any of our other relatives. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have written & Mr. Oliver Butler - also mother Butler - very kind letters. I will try to take extracts that you may see something what a place dear E. had in their hearts. I know it is hard for you to find time and strength to write - indeed I fear I