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La Porte Jan 16, 1855 My dear friend Abby I have just written a letter to Mary although it is my busy time I will say a few words to you before I retire let me thank you for your good letter. It was kind of you and Mary to write me so good a letter A letter so full of sympathy. It cast a ray of sunshine into my heart and I hope such rays will come frequently to me from you and Mary.