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Turin, Feb. 9, 1883. Dear Sister, You have doubtless had Edward's postal and know that we came her Tuesday last safely and comfortably. I have been trying to write you a letter but have been rather tired and indolent. I had a hard cold several days before starting with lame shoulders and I suppose that made me feel less energetic. It was well that we came Tuesday as it has not been so pleasant since. Yesterday and today have been blustering days - Edward is home this p.m. attending to our business with Anna Wednesday evening he and Mate went with George to the golden wedding of a cousin- Mr. Emory Allen who lives near Constableville-

[top left, vertical writing:] We had a letter from J.E. as we came Tuesday- He thinks he ought to come home in May or early in June- have not answered yet- Will have to do so soon. He will be glad to get to his studies once more and we hope the past year has not been without good. Robert has just waked and is now sitting in his high chair eating an apple- He can walk almost alone - quite alone for a few steps- He will let go of your hand and raise his up? so cunningly when "all alone" as he stands on the floor.