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The first winter I spent here I
lost some $50'0 worth, and some
very fine ones which I have root since
been able to replace--
The grape Myrtle I protect as the del-
icate roses--
If any wind ever bears me up
north, I shall struggle hard to turn my
course toward "The Grove" -- I think
I should enjoy it-- I have little to
[boust] of here-- We are trying hard to
reduce a [qr.] section of uncivilized prai
-ry to christian [cutters. ] Have it fined
and nearly all broke-- a house is up
but no bard yet--I serve the church
and work the garden. The boys take
the farm-- We call our place "Sunny
Side."-- A messenger calls me to
visit an afflicted family -- I must go-
Yours truly and always
E. M' Millan