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Ghetty Keyes is at work regularly in the Mine, as as "Trapper". Took a notion to -- and so of course does. 11 years old, little bigger than Wilder & Charley. 50 cts per day! I do not know what will become of the boy!

 Dr. Wall laid up with bruises obtained leaping off the cars.

Abram Mitchell another child, girl, two months old. Jake Mitchell ditto.

 General ? of health

Most beautiful weather such as only Southern Illinois can have I believe. Will write again Soon. Please write, very anxious to hear from you

                                                                         Isaac