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I am very anxious to know how you all are and how you are prospering and also to get particulars of Aunts last illness. Please, tell me also, how Uncle Henry is, and his family. Hattie in her letter did not speak of his health particularly. Is cousin Mary with you, and the other cousins each and all; where and how are they? I have been boarding since I returned from California. Though I am able to keep around most of the time I am not good for much. Clark's health too is not good. He has more polypi in his head which will have to be removed before long. We are all nearing the close of life and if like Aunt we have a bright crown awaiting us what matter? Bright will the dawn of eternity be, and how blissful the heavenly recognitions. To Aunt, how blessed the exchange, and how selfish in us to mourn but nature will grieve even though the parting be but for a moment and eternity be beyond. I see my sheet is filled. I shall hope to hear from you soon in left margin meanwhile believe me with love and sympathy your cousin M. A. Roberts