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  Utica, Dec. 15, 1864.

Dear Jennie & Eddie,

  Your letters were received Mon. when Ottie and I went up to cousin Thomas'  We were very glad to get them, and had we not been called to spend a good deal of our time in the streets, they would probably have been answered sooner.
    I do not think I shall get me a dress at present. Prices are enormously high. Cousin Mary says Jennie may get a bonnet for $12, or $15, or more. Indeed I think you will have to pay a good deal more than you ever paid before for one, all

additional writing across the top of page Perhaps? you can't find my bonnet. it may be in the unclear clothes press up stairs on the shelf or in a band box. I have an idea that I did it up in a paper and put in on some shelf, but whether up stairs or down I cant be sure.