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to see her when she gets to Fort Gibson - tell her I wish I could be at Jacksonville to hide behind the Christmas tree - & be Santa Claus - I hope Edie will find something upon the Christmas tree for her and that there will be something there also for Charlie Robert and Harris - and all - and that you will all have a lively merry time of it -

Hoping that I will be able to return to this Post by the 1st of Jany. and that you Louisa & the Children will join me here soon thereafter say by the 10th Jany -

I remain Dear Alice Affectionately Yours B.H.G.