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Oct. 10, 1877 Thursday morning

Dear Mary,

   Your letter to me and back on nursing came last night.  we all thank you for your kindness, and feel that it will help us.  I think Eddie was a good deal disappointed in not seeing you but as he is gaining he seemed to feel perfectly satisfied.  It would have troubled him to have you come expressly to see him and not be able to pay you fully.  I think he would much rather you would do as you have done.  Of course if he should be worse we would all feel differently.  I am very glad t be here "it is so much company for them as Eddie says.  I cannot tell yet when I shall go home.  I shall stay a day or two longer at least.  It is pretty 

(along the top) could sit up in a chair rest but I do not think he could if he should try it. I will write a few words again tomorrow. Hastily Sarah