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Home. Dec. 20. 1860

My dearest Jule -

I have waited a long time for a letter from you. and now I know there is no prospect of a letter until Christmas is over- so as you won't write to me. I'll- I'll just write to you! First of all let me wish you happy Christmas all round from the least to the greatest - and I wish I was there to help you make a fuss - I want you to write me all about it- We are making much preparation here - no tree - and gifts only the little ones - I am quite busy though preparing a Christmas treat for our Industrial school - We have about

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three gallons and that not very nice And she thinks it is not worth the trouble. Now remember I expect a letter before New Year's day - don't disappoint me. Yours aff. Jane I have a piece of poetry to send you but have not time to copy it today.