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Turin, Oct. 6, 1870.

Dear Sister Anna,

Perhaps you are wondering what might be the occasion of our long silence in not writing home. Well, I have no excuse only business. We have not heard a word from home since you and Cynthia left us. Suppose you have heard from Cynthia, have you not? Where is Mary now? Has she gone to N.Y.? If so please send her address as I would like to know where my sisters are even if I never do write to them. I think I wrote you once since you left us.