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promising I was very sorry to hear what you wrote about Caroline I got a letter from Will last Saturday he said they were all well except James I believe that is the baby I have written to you frequently I think it must be that you did not get all the letters I sent one two weeks ago tomorrow containing an account of Mary Janes death I reckon that has reached you ere this I guess I will come to a close my pen is a poor one and my ink is pole bud I hope the letter will be legible or at least so you can decipher it I almost think you will get a furlough for I catch myself kind of looking for you or thinking about your comeing I wish could come oh if could only come and stay you could help Pa so much about his Engine he seems to miss your judgement about it the little folks sends love and kisses they say you will come back write often to your ever anxious and affectionate Mother SF McLean Edgar McLean