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that He was born: & that He is the Redeemer of all that believe in His short life upon this earth & His glorious death upon the cross. I enjoyed the day in question, as I have done for many a long year - at home I often wish that I might spend these Holidays in a different manner, just for once. But the desired change comes not, & I know that it is just as well. If I cannot enjoy myself here at home, I am inclined to be unclear. I was made the recipient of little gift of remembrance from those around me. This year, such likeness? came to me from an unexpected source, - outside of our home circle. This pleased one much; the circumstanses connected with each incident will not be forgotten.

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Friday. Dec. 31 - '76:

This is the last day of the old year - the old year that is hourly dying - the old year that will breath its last at the lone hour of the coming mid-night. To me it is a very solemn & suggusted theme. But I have neither the time or space: nor even the