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Wolesville? July 17/unclear

My ever dear Sarah

I received your mothers kind letter with much pleasure you may be sure, not only because I am always happy to hear from you but because of the encouragement it gave of your restoration to health. May your hopes prove realities. I meant you should have received a letter from me soon after your mother left you for I thought you would feel lonely amongst strangers (though I know you will soon make friends) but something has continually happened to prevent me, but do not think because I have not written, I have not thought about