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is owing to taking cold in a decayed eye tooth. You would scarcely recognize her her face is so swollen & purple. The rest are all well except colds - I will make no excuse for my writing for it is excuse enough for itself - I will not tell you anything more till I see you & then tire your ears - Let me hear from you as soon as convenient - My congratulations to "Fan" All send love & hope to see you when they go East. Sarah will write you by me if not before - With love Lillie