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 Remsen March 28-1881

My dear Boys

 We were very glad to get your two good letters and we thank you for telling us so particularly about your doings and your plans. I hope you will pardon me for not answering sooner. It was because I have been pretty busy. Cousin Mary has been visiting us--she left this morning. We enjoyed having her here. Now about your plan! We do not feel that we can judge very well, but if you wish to try, after looking 'round and making enquiries &c, we do not wish to oppose you. As to using that money, you are old enough now to choose and judge for yourself, and we are quite willing you should take it--if you think best. We are very glad to have you consult us; and we like

top margin make up the 5. We three have sent. Be sure and have it before April 1 or you cannot get it. We think we will begin this year making Carroll a 'life' member and if you would like you could help by unclear your bonys? with ours giving next year (1882)--but there is time enough to think about that. We are much pleased to know that you are succeeding so well in your S.S. class. Do not be discouraged--who can tell what good God may have in store for some of those boys to do, and