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Millikin Bend Mar 18th 63, Dear Folks at home, I have just rec. Sara's letter of the 9th inst. informing me of Carries protracted illness, and of the death of the little one, which I had looked forward upon with much interest, when I should be allowed to come home home and see its smileing face. I must make a short note of this as I am to send this by Dr. Smith, and he has