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wish I could be with you on the [day?] in body as well as in spirit. I'm thinking of you all very much these days. Cannot Sarah & Billy arrange to come [crossed out} through [N.Y.?] on going or returning? If they do not make a visit to [N.Y?] now they probably never will. I have been thinking more of it lately [&?] feeling more at home here, see my way clearer how we could make plans and [offer them?] {?] could accommodate them nicely & I could give them some time. I am sure they could enjoy it. How long do they intend to remain at Lewiston? Your friends often enquire for you. Mrs. [Thompkins?], Mr Evan Williams Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Byrns [?] also Mrs. Houghes. She still holds on pretty well. Dr. S. also asks how sister is getting along. have not seen much of him lately