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Maple Grove, June 25. 1857. Dear Sister: I received yout good, long, letter last Sat eve. And after waiting patiently three monstrous weeks, I most eagerly devoured its contents. While waiting, I had thought of many convincing phrases, unclear neglect &c that I would send you in my next letter. But after reading your very interesting letter, somehow, they were all forgotten. You were a good girl to send a good long one at last. It seemed so much like your long "Kendall letters" Last - winter, that I had a great mind to tie a red ribbon round it and lock it up in the "unclear". Abby you must have had a delightful journey. I'm so glad. And your eyes behaved so well, too, they really deserved the assistance of another pair. It was very kind in Mr. Kendall to present you with another pair of eyes. I hope they will be of great use to you. And so you've seen the far found cities, and the clear Hudson. Ok! Abby, and here am I, still dreaming, and