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Chicago Oct 31st 1871 411 West Monroe St Dear Cousin Jennie

  I was at my brother more than a week ago, when Lizzie received a  letter from you making inquiries about us. I have been very much occupied since and as I suppose Lizzie would write you I gave my time to other things but yesterday I saw her again and she said "Have you written to Jennie Everett? I answered "Why no, I though you did and I would wait till I had more time" and Lizzie replied "I thought you said you would" and the result is I suppose Lizzie is writing today as well as myself and you'll get double portion though a  little late _ We are not harmed by the