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and
the little
darling she loved
so dearly. The loss
of a beloved sister is one
of the severest calamities
of this mortal life in which we are
all born to trouble and we must bow
in resignation to the decree of Him
who doeth all things well even though
he bereaves us of our loved ones -
Hoping you and the the Governor are
well

Yours with deep sympathy
Mamie Lavinia Meagher
San Francisco
Aug 20^th/92