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fondness for it, Any Sleigh-[illegible] [illegible]
are [illegible]! I never felt old, until within
the last year. I wish I could [illegible] you
something that would interest you, but
I do not so any one, or taken interest
enough to inqire what is going on
in the city- This is the first time I
have written for one year, and I am
ashamed to send it, but I trust you
will excuse it, and destroy it as soon
as you had it. Let us hear from you
often, I always read your letters with
pleasure, & shall afflict you with a
note occasionaly - Remember me to
your Father & Mother - Charley wishes
to be remembered to you also. -
Your friend
Mary E. Pease.