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Vertical writing in top margin ill. I feel very anxious about her. He didn't write any particulars only that she was very weak, and able to sit up but a moment at a time. My eyes still trouble me, but otherwise I am very well. Write soon please -- Love to? each of you from, Hattie

Horizontal writing Hillsdale, October, 17th, 80. Dear Aunt Jennie: Your letter was very gladly received about a week ago, and your postal? yesterday. We were considerably surprised to hear of Mife Williams arrival to this country. I trust that she will be more favorably impressed than was Uncle Rath.?, with the country and people. I know she will like her first cousins, anyway, whether she does the rest of the Americans or not. I have had some very pleasant letters from her, and should like very much to become acquainted. Do you think it would be improper, or unadvisable, considering all circumstances, to write her to visit us?