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[Mary to Abby] Maple Grove Jan 1st/63 Dear Sister Abby: I wish you "a happy new year" of course. And no doubt you are very h appy without my good wishes, now little Georgie is able to run about again. It does seem almost a miracle, I rejoice with you. Your crops too have been very abundant, you certainly have great cause for happiness and I've no doubt you appreciate it - I hope you are all well - I ought to, and intended to have answered your letter before your delay was so long in writing -

written down left hand side of page I've got some new red flannel drawers Knickerbock- ers they call them. They are real nice but rather ex- pensive - cost me $3.00 - But I guess it will pay in com- fort - You better have some too - Good Bye