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315 W. 35th St. N.Y. July 29th 1873 Dearest Little Sister;

 Yours came to hand this A.M. Was very glad to hear from home again after so long a silence, but sorry to learn that you were not so well. Don't be discouraged darling, we have had some pretty hot weather. Am glad you were pleased with my likeness. How do you like the Spanish look which the lace shawl gives me? Dr. Lilienthal said his boys were greatly pleased with it. Said they did not think I could (or would)

in margins: makes my outdoor calls today so that I can keep quiet. Am improving now with love, ever so much, and the hope of writing a better letter soon. Your loving sister, Mary I send a dose of Sulph. hyp which will I think help you.