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Granby Conn Aug 1st, 1872 dear Sister Abby: I recieved your letter yesterday, and sit down this morning early, to answer it to prove to you how glad I was to hear from you. I am sorry to hear your children have been having a severe time with the whooping cough - But 'tis better for them to have it when they are young and, get through with it. So that is one comfort. I dare say you will have a sympathetic cough, I did when Eva had it. I think 'tis very much to be dreaded. written down left and top of page pay his expenses to make us a visit East - twill be the best present to him. What do you think? 'Tis time for the mail I must say good-bye with love for you and the dear little boys - I forgot to say that our Abbie has been sick with dysentery since last Saturday - but is better to-day write again soon to - all send love affect sister Mary