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 Saratoga, Sept. 11 1853

My Very Dear Sisters -

 Yours of the 20.m, unclear was received in due time & presumed? to reference with great interest & pleasure 
 Possibly you may have thought that you were forgotten by me or that Perchance be xx your communication with coldness & indifference - but be assured it was not from any want of interest