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New Hampton. Jan. 7.1867. Monday. Ten Minutes past twelve.

Dear Robbie,

   I was very glad to get your letter and was glad it was such a nice loving one. I guess you will think that I am writing a long one. I like to hear you tell about Baby, I think he is very funny don't you? I wish I could see him and you to. You must (exchange) bad writing as I have nana, to her writing less ones. i sent this sheet of paper large? Pa gave it to me last Saturday and I thought that I would write some letters out to _____ on it so I am you see. I want you to write as often to me and I will answer all the letters you will write. I like to know what is going on out there. I suppose it is _____ because I am a yankee. do you remember how we used to talk about what we (were whether all yankee on want that and want welsh? I have not stayed horse landing any since/science) I came home the little girls here like to play dolls better so we play dolls once in a great while we play house. I am real sorry (grandma/grandpa) has got a cold but I hope it is better by this time. I suppose you go to school (mom) dont you? I ____ I like the first story in (mother's) story _____ ____. I wish I could see you sled think that it must be very (pretty). I supposed you ___ will Times sliding on it, my sled is red to and its name is Reindeer. dont you think that I write with funny shaped _____? it is very windy to day here is it at ______? it is ____ one and I must go and set the table for dinner. I send much love, write soon to you _____. (Cousin,) 
    (Hattie/Mattie)