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[Top of the page] Perhaps I will take something more substantiated for supper. Last sunday I vomited a good deal of that dark stuff that I occasionally throw up. I had swallowed a considerable amount of pepper, salt, vinegar, and salt so my throat was sore very low down, that inspired my stomach, I suppose, but it is gaining strength now, and so am I. I try to be careful, and hope next week to be alright. If you come down wed. or thurs. Write and tell us to cook for you

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Dear Jennie and Anna, Will you give me the consideration that I am not feeling very well allow one letter to suffice for you both? I received Anna's letter yesterday, and Jennie's several days ago. Jennie asked how much money I would want. I am afraid I will need a considerable. I have had a sore throat, and though I was not so very sick it was thought best to have the Dr. H visited me a good many times, 8, I believe, so his bill will be something, then my trouble to Mrs. Elli's was not so very inconsiderable. Everything possible was done for me and Annie insists on washing all the clothes I have worn, so that there will be no danger of my taking