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and last Sunday there was preaching for the first time since the house was built, by a Baptist minister, Rev Mr. Reed of Osawatomie. It is a great trial not to able to hear the word of God preached. We had a meeting of the State Congregational Association as Osawatomie this spring. I was able to hear some of the sermons, for which I felt thankful. You ask about a bridge. There is a bridge on the Pottawatomie about two miles below us. Mother asks about clothes. We shall be able to get what we need this summer. Love to all at home, to Lewis and Jane and their dear children John R Everett