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I suppose ere this she is installed into her new home and occupation I see another item in your letter I am second on your list of correspondent well that is all right I feel assured I have as warm a place in your affections as I deserve and am worthy of and indeed as any Mother ought to crave I am only too thankful that I have so good and worth a Son; we sent the book to Fannie according to order I was almost provoked at myself for reading it for I do not believe in Altars of sacrifice it may be I suppose is necessary for to be some sacrifices but I would do away with all if possible well I must close my scribble please write soon and often And Except the warm affections of the family With the fondest love affect doating Mother SF McLean [vertical writing starts] E McLean [vertical writing ends]