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  Hillsdale Jan. 23/77

Dear Sister Anna,

  I believe we are owing you a letter at least Wm. is and as he is unable to write these days you must excuse me for taking his place and paying his debts. He has been most down sick for three or four days with asthma and diarrhea. He has had to get up in the night, so for the last three nights we have kept fire in the parlor and that warms our bedrooms. Last night he was better though he did not sleep a great deal, and he is feeling more comfortable

proved to be a [substanse?] for your letter came yesterday. We were very glad to get it, and also the one from Richard. Give our respects to him and all him we are much obliged to him for remembering us. it is stormy again today, so we could not have gone home this week any way, especially as Wm. is sick. We hope to get a letter from Mary in a few days that we may know if you are in a hurry for us to come home. Much love from Sarah Wm. and all.