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Morganza, La. Novb. 16, 1864, My dear Sister, In haste I write you a few lines in answer to your note written on the 9th. I was sorry to learn that Mother was so sick, thus causing Jon to come home from school. Yet dear Sister I am glad you have the privalage of comforting her in her sickness, and hope you will do all in your power to promote her happiness while she is permitted to stay with us. In fact I know you will do all you can for her welfare. I wrote you a long letter a few days since sending you a flag. Also enclosed was a note to your room mate Miss Elma Mc., hope you have received all safe and answered. [E'er?] you receive this scribling. I am happy to hear that Ema Hays is going to tend on Mother, but while she is so poorly you too ought to stay.