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from so near my early home, & then near
at Washington, knowing your Brother Mr
D. Lathrop, it always brought you very
close in friendship, therefore I have
written. I trust I have not intruded
my thoughts have gone to you & I felt I
must tell you, how I wish I could
comfort or heal. May He who alone
can give sunshine through your tears
ever be near you, on him, "Lean Hard,"
for know the blessed promises