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June 11 1877

Dear Sister Anna

I received your and mother's letters in due time. I am especially thankful to you for writing. I am rejoiced to hear that your health is a little better. I am very sorry for mother to think of her feebleness, and suffering, - her that used to be so active. I supposed from your letters she is gaining a little. I wish very often I could send something to help her. I hope my dear John Eddie will do all he can to help and seriously think of trying to be as possible a burden. I am quite in the dark as to how you are going to get along in your changed circumstances. I wish I could write that I am prospering.