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and saw Butler & Father all well - Then took
me to Barnums [sic] Museum - then we get Junction
at Tomsons [sic] & came home - Mr W. & Cousin A. have
gone to see the Parlands - William is going
out & wishes to to [sic] mail this so I must hasten
My dear little John is quite well and is
the best traveler I ever saw - So sweet and
good - I hope to see dear Father & B - this evening
Oh Mother I long to be all to gather again
My dear William he is so kind you do not
know how good he is - Kiss my precious children
for me many times tell them to [?] and be good
& give no trouble - Give much good love to all
dear Lord too - I am so sorry I did not see him
to say good by [sic] - Oh I pray ever for Gods [sic] blessing on
you one & all - F & B - go to you tomorrow they
think - if they can get a way from this
place - Fr [leaves?] tomorrow morning for Saratoga
The banks were shut when we came yesterday so
Fr had to stop till [sic] today to get his money -
Again goodby [sic]. May God bless you one
and all my own precious Mother
Your child
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