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M. J.D. Griffith's Remsen

Feb 6, 1885

My dear Nephew,

 We have been looking all the week for a letter from you. Hope we hall have it before Sunday. I inclose the P.O. order from Rev. Timothy Jones that you may make it payable to me. Please do so and return it as soon as you can for I shall be easier after it has finished its journeyings. How much does your purse contain now? and how are you getting along. How much have you paid towards your board this time? Do you keep from taking cold this severe weather? We want to

in margin: along well so far. Have you answered his letter?

  Mrs. Richard Roberts (sister to Libbie Anthony's husband) died quite suddenly yesterday - They think he was poisoned by coloring to make a carpet 
 I have been thinking it would be well if you would make a little note every time you write how empty or full your purse is, then we may evaluate when you wish more - would that work well?  Your account book is in this bookcase - Shall we send your things with the expressman, or