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Monday Evening My dear good Wife

     I have just been rereading your last 3 letters.  Let me here thank you for the words of affection they contain.  You say you think you will go to Lawrence about the 1st of May & you do not think Mary will accompany you.  You must not think of going alone for you cannot possibly get along alone with the children.  If Mary will not go write to Lydia & pay her fare up & back unless you can get some one to accompany you clear to Lawrence.  If you can get company as far as Boston you can write & have Mr. Weaver or Lydia meet you there at some of your friends.  I wish you had sent My dear little Eddie out when Charles came. I would be glad to have him with me & it would be a great relief to you.  when he is out around with me he is one of the best little boys I