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so cute & pretty I would send it on to you, not that I wanted to give you the mitten in any way! We had an event in our quiet life yesterday. There was to be an auction not far from here of stock and some household furniture, so, as John & Shafer were going for a little while in the afternoon, we jumped in & went along. They had got through before we reached there! but we had our ride all the same. and although not acquainted, I went in for a few minutes to see the old lady, who has been very ill with pneumonia, & is now suffering from an attack of jaundice. She was selling out & expects to go live with a daughter in another county. leaving the place I believe to a son. Has Robbie decided to go to Dacota? I hear that Horace Barnard's farm is to let 160 acres at $1. pr. acre. They often rent here for what they call grain rent"

We shall be very anxious to hear again how you are prospering and whether you are regaining your strength and appetite. Have you had clams, oysters & oranges and such good things. Love dearest from all to all. How are you & Mr. V??