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Remsen, Feb. 15, 1872 Dear Mary, Mother came home on the morning train yesterday. Carroll was better before they got there and continued to gain. Yesterday they were going to dress him for the first time since he was taken sick - he slept with his father and mother Tuesday night, slept all night. The night before his two grandma's watched with him. Anna remained in Turin - hoping Sara would join her there before she comes home. Sara has not yet come downstairs - she sat up some yesterday in the arm chair by the dumb-stove We have had very pleasant weather for some time till Tuesday P.M.

in margin also died or not. It must be very lonely for Thomas and the rest without Lizzie - what will they do? I shall never see her again in this world - she was so kind and good that those nearest her must always have loved her most. We are very glad you were able to be with her some during her sickness. Last night Robbie could not go for the mail nor this morning - it is snowing some but does not blow much and we hope we can send this down so that it can