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East Palestine, O. April 3, 1904
My dear Edith: Can you forgive me dear? I am so ashamed of myself, hardly know what to say. Well, of course, Nettie told you how busy we have been and maybe, that will let me out a little. Indeed dear, we have had an awful time this winter. Elias has been so sick. For awhile, we didn't think he would last for a short time. He is much better now, but the doctor says he may be feeling first rate one day and down the next. He has brigh'ts disease!
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He has got so that he can walk down street now on pretty days. The weather has set in cold again, had a little more snow which I hope is the last I shall see for a few years. Nettie + baby left last Thursday for mother [Sample's ?]. Oh, but the baby is sweet. Have named it Charles Edward. Nettie looks very bad. We are worried about her. She + Walter think their baby the only one. It was four weeks old last Friday. Wish I could see it tonight. Eva Phipps
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of Pittsburg, came to Maude's last evening. Is going back tomorrow morning. One of our town boys is going to see her now. He has been working in Pitts., some time. Maybe, you know him, Carl Mead. Am so sorry we disappointed you not coming out. Oh, but I would love to be out there awhile, but I don't know if it would be best for me to go. The folks don't want me to go. Think I shall give up the office before winter. Have had an awful cough, have it yet. Doctor says it
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isn't my lungs.
It is almost eleven o'clock so I must get to bed.
Please forgive me and answer as once.
Lovingly, Nell