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Granby Conn. May 7th 1874. Mr dear sister Abby: I'm glad you have finally decided to settle East. It is the Lord's doings, very probably. I should certainly regard it so. I think you will like Hudson, and will be contented there. Then you will have Chandler to advise and assist you and you and Rhoda can go back and forth, and the children, and you'll have splendid times. And I can come a-visiting once in a while, and you can come a-visiting to my house - and twill be splendid written down left and top of page I suppose you are having such good times there all together that you forget that I want to hear about it once in a while - But you must'nt any [page torn]] more. I hope your goods will get here all safe - did you leave them boxed all ready - twill cost something to get them here - if they dont get damaged - How does Rhoda get along with her soap ? write oftern - your affcte Sister Mary A.R. Osgood.