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if you get sick or anything happens to you down there in Dixie dont fail to let us know as quick as possible we are all about as well common I am enjoying rather better health than here to fore I dont seen to have anything of importance to write so will come to a close I want to write to William this evening dont neglect to write often if you do not get your answers regular we are so far from the office I reckon your time does not hang quite so heavy on your hands try and employ it as near right as you can and come home as good a boy as you left though it may cost a considerable effort no doubt temptations is spread out around you plentifully but do not for a moment lose sight of the source from whence all strength comeeth with much love and prayers for your welfare I remain your [vertical writing starts] most affectionate Mother SF McLean [vertical writing ends]