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Mary Bureau arrived last night from Gallipolis and looks very well, and has had a nice visit. Rebecca Cunningham was quite rejoiced to see Jane she has been sick, and if she had not recovered so soon I would have sent for Jane. Nanny is a little better, but still not well. I went to tell Pa about her the other evening, but he would not even listen to me, if he would hear and then say there was nothing to be done, we would be satisfied. I am glad to hear about you all, and that your house will be so soon ready. I cannot tell you how much I should like to be there, my associations with your home are all so peaceful and pleasant and free yes I shall always connect the idea of freedom with the boundless and flowery prairie and the wide, grand lake. I told Pa you wanted him to come and see your new house, he said 'yes mem?' John McKennan came home sick and I believe intends to remain, he is on the farm with Will just now. Will is to be married to Ada Ramsey this summer, sometime. Monday evening Dear Johnny, I wrote this saturday evening intending to send it ere this, but forgot it, not you, we have been so pleasantly engaged. Showing up Jane, a part of the cloud has faded and I suppose the rest will. I will send a small package, a spring suit to one of the boys, by one of our delgates. Ewing or Murdock probably. I tell you now so Julia will know, Jane seems to enjoy her return altho' she enjoyed her visit so much, we find her very much improved, she seems so different and so happy. I suppose you are all convinced now that I did not magnify the evil she suffered I feel safraid? and so very thankful, and also appreciated the instrumentality of my darling Johnny, and the kindness and filial and sisterly love of his lovely wife, much love to her, and a kiss to each dear little one. From a very devoted and loving Mother, the boys are at a little party this evening so my letter will perhaps be delayed again, no great matter is it?