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penciled note at top: To Nephews '60 Dec 21 1860 Millers town Pery Co Pa Dec 21st 1860. My Dear Nellie (Dont tell Mac that I addressed you so affectionately) Well I am to hum, in the land of My Child hood and youth, basking neath the smiles of Many friends (apparently) - I had a good welcome home and all appeared delighted to see me. But friendship is verry deceptive. It only flatters for the time being, I have Written to day unclear and to your Pa. I have seven invitations for Turky on Christmas - but Good God I cant eat Turky all the time- They must think, I have had Nothing good since I left -- they are mistaken however -- apples are not plenty here -- yet as may as I want -- They all think my stay will be short, to the 1st February - But I will try to leave by that time, and get home, as soon as possible. I have been solicited to stay here