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Granby Conn: Jan 1st 1874: Dear Sister Abbie: I received your letter yesterday and so I sit right down this morning to wish you and the boys "Happy New Year" - Hoping really that your next year may indeed prove happier than your last two. I think it is most abominable the way that tenant has served you. Treacherous old fellow. 'Tis too bad. Two thousand dollars is a prodigious sum to lose, in our family. You did'nt dream but what the old fellow had means to pay you, if the Law said he should written down left and top of page round it - we had a real nice time - The girls are studying now every day - We have lots of snow, and 'tis splendid sleighing. Let me hear from you again soon - all send love and a Happy New Year. your affectionate sister Mary A.R. Osgood