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Buffalo April 2nd 1853 Beloved Brother & Sister,

                   I received your of the 14th ult. in due season & as a beloved brother ought to have answered it before, but have been very busy in writing my Thesis which I closed to night. And as you see have when the first moment of time to answer your letter.  Can asure you brother & sister that I was happy to learn that you were enjoying yourselves so well as you were in your new relation, which you have of so late entered upon. It is a relation which is intended to make you both more useful members of society - and to bring greater happiness and enjoyment to you both on earth. But still you must not look for perfection here below; for it is not to be found. And I know brother that you will not, neither will your wife expect to find perfection here, but that each will