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get some one immediately. Ask Chandler to help you in this matter. I often think of the many obstacles Providence seems to throw in our way to prevent us from leaving our prairie home. It seemed almost impossible for us to get away & after we left, it seemed almost impossible for you to leave LaPorte. It is all true that you all might have been as sick if you had remained here. How little we know what the future has in store for us. I fondly dreamed that you & the children would be so well & happy in your old New England home that it was the source of pleasure to me to think you were going there. I felt sad at the thought of having you so far away from me, but I thought the visit will be the source of health & happiness to you. You are with those who dearly & truly love you & well I know do all they can to make you happy & well, & will do all they can to assist you in taking care of our dear children. This thought makes me feel Easier about you than I should otherwise. I do wish it did not take letters so long to come from you to me. It ought not to take the but three days. How far is the telegraph from you. If the baby dies Write me immediately & telegraph me if possible at the same time. I am glad you have