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In the vicinity of San Jose it is worse, and
also other places – In consequence it will be
hard times for many, if not all – We had a
very cold winter, more frost that any before
and so late it injured the fruit in some
localities – but Mr Sanders is looking fine
He and bro [brother] Brayton are on a business trip
as far north as Stockton – Expect them back
in a few days – Brayton has improved in
health greatly since coming here, and is so
contented he is going to remain.

Dear Aunt Sarah – is well and smart for
a person of her age – She has never had to work
very hard, so is not worn out –

I have not heard from you Since I last wrote
and also wrote to cousin Julia A. Proctor – Have
had no word from her – Hope this will find
you all in comfortable health and prospering
We wish you to accept this as coming from
both of us, after a little Allie will have more
time to write, but has not yet got fairly
settled and I make her more work too –

Expect to go back in a few days – I may
continue to gain, but if not and I am
not able to write Sis. Allie will – She is
making her little grandson a waist – She
has five grand-children – Did Oramel
leave any children? Is Mrs. Proctor still
in Castleton Where is Jane & daughter?
Dear Jennie promised to write for you
and I wish she may find it convenient
to very soon – Please write me just how your
all are, and all the friends we know –
Did you make maple sugar this last spring
How large a family have you – Alphonsine
joins me in sending much love to
all – We would like to see you just as
you are in your present home. We well –
remember the old one – Lovingly Yours

Josephine .J. Crawford