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  Saratoga July 23, 1885

Dear Father and Mother,

  It was with pleasure that the last letter from home was received, for we were unclear to know what you thought of the Dr's decision. I trust it is all for the best even though I have to stay so much longer than we hoped. "The heart of man deviseth his way but the Soul directeth his steps." Unclear for me, that "He who shielded and comforted me in the quiet sick room may welcome? my heart to cling closely until Him unclear, that I may bee guarded and guided ripped many new trials and