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     I forbear to ask many queries in regard to Sarah's journey as I trust she has written Saturday and told me all about it. Be sure when 'tis Wednesday, do tell me how her side is, both in regard to the early pain and the more recent one of the pleura. Dr. is very anxious lest she takes cold. You must miss Nellie very much. Mary hinted that she may return. How much prospect is there of that? Has she not decided to go to Utica? 
    What will become of Elias Jones' children now they have lost their mother? Will Mrs. Hugh Jones be able to take care of them? They are all small I believe, poor things, 'tis hard so young to be left motherless.
    Tell Sarah that Mrs. Fowler called

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How is Annie? Don't I ever miss Jennie!