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New York July 17th 1870 Dear [Sr.?] Anna: I have had no letter today or Saturday. Hope Sis is some better. What she really wants is to tone up the system and thus have the brain better nourished When she is lying down, the brain gets more blood, and that is why she feels more dizzy [unclear] [unclear] sitting up than when lying down. That is the reason also that I feel best when lying down. Had a card from Hattie this A.M. They have changed their boarding place to 1615 Swain St. Want me to meet them there but I cannot afford it. I want

[unclear] is Sep. 4 how is the little man who takes care of him. My best[unclear] to the [unclear] [unclear]. Hope he will be demure enough for you all to drive [unclear] Good bye good bye Mollie. [Miss?] Reed was in a few days since. She was well, just through with a case of [musing?] Tues. [?] gladly welcomed this A.M. If you had some good brandy, I think it would [do?] good to talk 1/2 a teaspoonful after each meal. It might agree with her better than the wine. She needs something to tone her up. It is good for this condition of spine & brain. She will be able to sit up more as she gets stronger. She can omit [?] if it does seem required, and take [?] if you think it best.