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 Clinton, unclear S April 25, 1852

Dear Jennie and Mary,

 Brother John has been out here again; he came last evening between seven and eight and left this morning about five. Rather a short visit, but it was as sweet as it was short. He is after some bees that he had sought from a man in this village for his orchard, which I suppose he has told you about before this. Wont we have a delightful time if we can visit him some few years hence, in the fall, when the apples are ripe? John brought me a likeness of his and gave it t me, I had not had one of his here before but I had told him that I wanted it a good any times: I do not think I ever saw a better one of him than this one is, it seems almost perfect; the expression is so good. 
 Oh, girls, I believe I will give you a little description of two of the girls that are now in my room for they are talking and laughing so that I can hardly think of anything else. They are the only young girls that are here (of patients, I mean) excepting myself. I will begin with Gertrude Sawyer as she is the oldest. She is about eighteen. She is not pretty, I don't think, but she has got pretty eyes and teeth: she is good-hearted but Oh 

top margin: It was Kate that directed my two last letters, perhaps she will direct this and perhaps Gertrude and perhaps the Dr. will. I dont know yet if Dr. knew I was writing I guess he would send his love or respects, but he does unclear and probably will not until this is finished and sealed. They say they have not heard from you at home in three weeks. I suppose you are too busy but you will soon have time unclear I hope. John wanted to know if you were not coming home this vacation. I told him that you said in our letter that you did not think you would It is so cold and stormy today I do not think I shall be able to go out. Write and tell me how you have got along with your examinations. —

 Sarah