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hereafter be to them, as well as you, a source
of pleasure, and afford them a chance of look-
ing back, and feeling as though they had
done their duty. Still they are doing no
more
than it is their duty to do, and I
think they are aware of the fact --

I received Harriet's letter with which
I was very much pleased, and I hope she
will write me quite often. Tell her that I do
not agree with her in saying that it was
not worth reading, for I have already read
it three times and shall read it again
before I lay it aside ---

I think if Miss Hildrip will allow her
to write me a letter every fortnight instead
of a composition that she may as well
write the letters as I should be pleased
to receive a letter from her by every
mail, and in return will write her
often. If every one at home who has
friends here in California knew how very
acceptable letters were to those away from
home, and the family circle, they would
never complain of its being too much trouble
to write, or to send a miniature or too expensive
or any thing of the kind, but would write
by every opportunity. I have now been here
upwards of three years, and I now feel more

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I received a letter from my friend Mr T. yesterday, also one from
"Cousin Jenny" Mr T. instead of demanding any reward for the many kind acts
he has shown me, wishes me to increase my indebtedness towards him, as he
has now given me an invitation to return home and go into business
with him in Boston. A chance that I would gladly accept
were I there. I will now close as I have written my sheet
over so much that you will be troubled to read it all,
but Charles and Harriet will no doubt assist you to
study it out, so I hope it may prove acceptable

Your Son
H. A. P. [Henry A. Parker]

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