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Quincy, Ill. Feb 18th / 55

My dearly loved Brother, Your good kind brotherly letter reached me a week ago to day after playing by the way for a long time but was none the less gladly received. To-day is one of the most charming of days every thing looks bright and beautiful but still my spirits will not sympathize with the spirit of the day. I know not why but often I feel more sad and lonely at the first approach of Nature's smiles after a dull season than at any other time. To-day is one of those days that I would love to much to spend with some of my own dear brothers or sister. I am beginning to fear that I shall be disappointed in my visit with sister during vacation