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He suffer'd a great deal before they could get him home Dr. MRuen thinks Mr. Riders health every way improv'd - imputes it to vegatable diet & Drinking Ale Mr. Rider thinks it Dr. Greens medicine

 I have a letter from Nettie dated 21st the Children are well - all the folks getting along nicely  I think you need not feel at all troubled about the folks at home however much you may want to see the Babies
 My health is pretty good -Cold almost gone have not been out to meeting till yesterday because of the cold stormy weather
 A letter came here directed to you from your Friend Mitchell  he Mailed at Bangor had been there some time I guess Date Dec. 23 I suppose it is of no great consequence to you now as you have seen him
 with much love and prayer for your safety and happiness
                                                                                                                  your Mother