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to ^call Brother John her "lamb", bless her dear little heart I wish she
were here. Do ^not Alice & Cora take Music lessons? I am so fond
of music, Belle has not got a Piano yet and I miss it so
much. She will have one soon though. I should like very
much to see cousin Cora's productions in the way of compostion
do you have the paper printed? Cousin Willie & I have
coresponded ever since we were there; but for the last three
or four months I have not received a single line from
him, although I have written twice; dear Willie he is a
noble boy I love him very much and only wish he were
here with us. I believe Belle received a letter from
him a month ago. I do not recollect the snake bird
you mentioned, I donot think I ever saw it. There
are a great many beautiful white Cranes here but
I do not know whether they [illegible] are the kind you speak
of or not, but you must come and see for yourself; I
am sure you would find agreat many fine specimens
of Natural History here; you must not forget your
promise Bobbie; but come & see us as soon as you
can I do not intend to let you rest until I do see
you here. Tell cousin Asa I have not forgoten him
but will write very soon. Well I see my pen is
becoming impatient and runing on too fast so I
will close. Love too all. Goodbye
Yours affectionately, Nellie Teunisson