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San Francisco
1st March 1852
My Dear Florence
I am delighted to perceive
by your charming little letter of the 5th January
that you had escaped without serious injury,
the intense exposure of your christmafs
visit to your Uncle Henry - I am sure
he may consider himself much complimented
by a visit from his nieces and nephews under
such discouraging circumstances - Your
want of experience in northern climates
caused you to be regardlefs of the cold
and induced you to undertake the
journey without fear - To this you
probably owe your safety. I am very
much gratified that you enjoy good health
in your northern home and that you have
increased so much in flesh. You
do not mention the branches of study in
which you are engaged, or whether