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Chicago March 21st 1878 289 West Monroe St. Dear Cousins:

   Yesterday I heard of your recent loss, and my heart goes out to you in deepest sympathy Clark received a letter from cousin Hattie saying Aunt was dead, but gave no particulars. The news has touched me in a peculiar manner, for I know not why; but ever since last December Aunt Everett and your family have been frequently upon my mind. I have wanted to write you but my headaches make writing difficult, and then I wanted to send Aunt some money to get some little thing for herself, but could not spare the amount I wished, and now my opportunity is gone. Had