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90 State Street Utica Nov 1. 1881

My dear Cousins - I have been intending to write to you ever since I came home by way of Whilistown, not N. Gage, as some do. We have recivd your cards and all is glad to know Aunt Sarah. is feeling better. What bad colds people are having this year. Mama says tell you the will try and write some - just soon we are cleaning the dining room and the room above - both carpets are up - Last wich we cleaned Uncle Alx. room and put another carpet in it, not a new one but one we had in the hall. I am not helping about the cleaning today for I dont feel very well - but think I shall be all right tomorrow