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  Utica May 18, 1861

Dear Jennie,

  I thought I would write you a few words this morning to say how I am getting along. My mouth is healing slowly. It was very sore for two or three days after I had the last teeth out, and it troubles me yet a good deal. I wish I could be home helping with the work but it seems hardly worth the while to go and come back again so soon. I hope I shall get all nicely through. next week that is as much as can be done now. I have no money to pay the dentist. As father what I had better do: will he send me some or can uncle Henry let me have some. I wish I knew how your are all feeling today. I got Anna's letter Thursday. i was glad to hear that 

in margin Dear Anna I just remembered your letter containing that draft. I am very glad to get it as I had only three cents in my purse. I shall take good care of the change. We will see about those things. They went on Wed. I am so sorry about aunty. Had I better let my teeth go and come home? In haste, Sarah