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The Grove
West Northfield
May 10" 1857.

Dear Cousin Bob -

The reason that
I have not written before is that I
dont like to commence a correspondence
with any one, as I am not always sure
that they will be pleased, but to day
I shall put my pride aside and take
it for granted that you would like
to hear from me.

I am very glad to hear that
you are better I was afraid when I heard
that you was sick that you would
be so a long time.

I have just been out in