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New Hartford March 9th 1852

Dearest Sarah

Though it is but a little while since I left you I want to hear from you very much, and as I know I must earn the pleasure by first writing to you I now sit down to do it. Too bad is it not to have to pay such a penalty for one who hates to write as I do, but never mind dear its writing to you and therefore it is pleasant. You will perceive I am not at home, I came down here last Friday and intend to return to morrow. My health is about as good as usual with the exception of a cold I took the day after I got home. I am still troubled with St Clair's infirmity laziness, but then I am so tired all the while. Mother is very anxious I should continue the treatment at home and I am sorry I did not get more directions from the doctor as I find I can pursue it better than