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afflictions in my own
family - the death of
a noble young brother
just reaching manhood
- And of my dear Mother
- that I could appreciate
all you had suffered &
your tender allusions to
your dear son, touched me
deeply - recalling my
brother - he returned
only a few days, from
the delightful western
visit. The General stood
the journey remarkably
well. And has even