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Yesterday morning I received your letter written the fifth; it came in from the west. It had been10 days from the time it was written in reaching me. I wish you would direct your letters via Boston, Cleveland & Toledo & if they are sent as directed they will not be over four days in reaching me. How long are my letters after they are mailed before they reach you. Letters that leave here Monday ought to reach you Thursday & letters sent Wednesday ought to reach you Saturday. I am sorry that you & the children are still so unwell. I fear that poor dear little "Ba" may not yet recover & Eddie dear little fellow I fear may perhaps be deaf from the effects of that terrible disease, the scarlet fever. And you dear wife I am very anxious you should be well & happy. Chandler & Rhoda have my deepest sympathy in their anxiety- relative to the result of the sickness of their little girl. I had hoped that the disease would touch their children lightly. I am so sorry that we have been the means of bringing sickness into their family. I have not heard of anyone else taking the disease from the children. I think "Ba" had it when he left here. So Doct. Higday also says he is inclined to think. It is useless now to regret for the past, but we must try & do the best

[left-hand side and top] I am better than I was when I wrote you Sunday. The cool weather is doing me good. I like my office very well. I spend most of my time in it & occupy that big chair. Prince spends a good share of his time with me. I know he would be glad to see you all. Do the children miss him. I take great pleasure in looking at your Ambrotype and would not destroy it on any other terms than to have the original to look at instead of her Ambrotype, I would be very glad to exchange it for your own dear self nut I cannot think of parting with it upon any other condition. What say you will you make the exchange. I am glad you find it pleasant to be at your old home and love it so well. I wish I could furnish you with a home you would love as much. You must not delay another moment taking care of yourself putting mustard upon your lung need not interfere with your care for the children. I feel very anxious about you & think you ought to do all you can at once to regain your health for my sake & that of the children. Will you not dear wife attend to this matter at once if you have not before this.