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I sent Mother the prettyest
most tea. But an ugly box
She told me of Dunham
opening it so carefully and
then finding nothing but an
old black box. I can say
nothing more than I did
in my last letter- about our
return home- one year from
this present month I presume
will see us- [have?] California
But I am afraid not before.
Try to have it well my dear
dear sister. and help our dear
Mother to do so too- in the
fall she will have the girls
back again and Lord too. In but
we would not stay- but for strong
indearments. Good bye now
Give my love to Mr.C our beloved
Mother and W Gaer also Floyd Gip
kiss my own little Anna for me
also the rest of your dear little ones-
and wishing you my warmest
regards sister-
your affectionate brother
T. Butter King jr.