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Remsen March 6 1877

My Dear Daughters

   We received your letters yesterday at the same time as one form Elizabeth it was some time since we had heard from them before and I was anxious to hear from her.  I had begun to write to her when the letters came I finished that to her and sent it off with J Eddie this morning.  Elizabeth says I can not report much change in myself yet, though the prospects seems more hopeful, The Dr seems to understand the case I think as he has had others like it which yielded to his treatment I think his medicines are working well, and that I shall soon be gaining, my appetide (sic)

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Mary, what do think is best to do any way [cofiant]? Mother is troubled that it is left so long and you know how hard it is to find the right time to consult with Lewis. He is very busy now all the time with his own business Mr. Williams was here a little time yesterday Mrs. Hugh Jones took tea here Tuesday. Anna do you suppose you could get [some] English calico for dresses for us all before you come home? See any thing nice for best for summer wear let us know we shall all need more thing ? ? Dont (sic) trouble but if you should happen to see)