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  Osawatomie, May 8th, 1888

Dear Sister Anna,

  John went to town on horseback yesterday for the mail, & today he goes to mill thus leaving an opportunity to answer our letter promptly for once. He brought letters from you, from Eddie & Edward. We were sorry to learn by Eddie's letter that you have been sick. He does not state any particulars only that you were recovering, able to sit up some & were cheerful. Also that Dr. K. was attending you & has curtailed his visits to 4 or 5 day intervals now. We are thankful dearest, that you were able to see Dr. K. & that you were doing so well. Trust you are much stronger by this time. Let us hear again soon if you can write without tiring

in margins: They were well at Edwards. Is Cousin Jennie there? I hope so. Thank her for Heralds sent to Jennie & me. I think Jennie feels better for a day or two than for some time. unclear took the steelyards one day, fastened it up in the corn crib & verified ourselves. Jennie 168 which she says is good weight for her, & I, O dear! 135! Am I not a great chunk? Let us hear again some Much love to our dear cousin Jennie & to you our darling sister J. & M.