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Collinsville, Ill. 4/27/13. My darling little Airlie, -

  So glad to get your letter yesterday afternoon! It was like the water-brook to the panting hart. I sent at once to Petersburg for the stray letter. Hope I get it. 
  The only place that is cut out of my route now is Abingdon. O! yes, Centralia, but I think I told you about that. I go to Belleville crossed out -- tomorrow Tuesday for 29-30th -- O'Fallon tomorrow. Hope to hear from you at Belleville. But be sure to allow plenty of time. Yes I got the parcel of sweater, ink &