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the N.Y. Eye and Ear Infirmary and my ears were examined by Dr. Wier - he said I have cars of the inner ear, the drum is sunken and thickened - there is a chance for me to improve or recover - he did not advise me to do any thing except to procure a "[?] bag" and by its use fill the inner ear with air several times a day and thus press out the drum. Mary told Mrs. Sozier what he said and she said that it might be so, but she thought the ham gravy would cure me as it done several other patients of hers some of whom the Drs. had said the same as Dr. W. did of me; still that [?] bag would do me no harm if I wished to try it. She told Mary of another Dr. whom we might consult and we will probably go to another infirmary also before I go home - which will I hope be next Thursday or Friday - but I will write again. Now a word about Anna. We have made some inquiries but have not decided yet what will be the most pleasant and comfortable way for

written upside down and along the side: Mrs. S. says that a teaspoon full of sugar and a [?] of [?] water is good for the histeria (sic) - to be [unclear words] carried this morning - how sad they must all feel. How I wish I could visit [?] but Colo not [?] as I can find [unclear words] Why did you think it is in Albany?