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you remember you threw away when we were packing up the things but I cannot conceal its rags any longer. I shall also have to get me either a pair of high boots or garters as my heavy boots are worn through the soles & I have none to put on to get them Mended. And when I get Cash I Expect you will think I ought to have a New hat & I must have a linnen coat so you see I shall have to pay out over $50 for clothe now but I hope I shall be able to get along till another season without any more. Yes it will all cost near sixty dollars. It is too bad isn't it that things are so expensive. But don't let the matter if your clothes cost trouble you. You I know will not be extravagant but will get such things as your good taste demands to make you look well dressed, & I assure you this meets with my hearty approval. Our well being is of more value to our children than the money it costs to secure it. Now My sweet wife let me ask you to take the best possible care of your own dear self - for my sake & for the sake of our dear children whom we both love so well. With a loving kiss I bid you a sweet good night. Affectionately N. Kendall

[left-hand side] That our kind Father may speedily restore you to health & may abundantly bless you with all good things is the sincere prayer of your affectionate husband NK