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Hudson, Michigan, May 1, 1896. My Dear Aunties: We were so glad to get your good letter last night, and very much rejoiced at the prospect of recovering Eva's long lost treasure - For there is no doubt that the toy you mention is the much prized and long-mourned "rattle" which Uncle William sent from Chicago to Eva when she was one week old. We could not have described it more accurately ourselves than you have, even to the "Mother Goose' figures.

margin We shall be glad when we get all paid up though. My sickness must have cost us nearly $100. I have lots more to write about. Our sexton at Tipton was shot last Sunday night by his daughter's lover, who then shot himself. A young man died, and Eugene unclear probably will. Please write soon again. With very much love from us all. Hattie.