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Hastings, Lucy A. / Family correspondence, 1838, 1855-1874
Eau Claire Sept 16th, 1861
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Eau Claire Sept 16th, 1961 Dear sister, I suppose you are almost out of patience with me for not writing sooner, but really so many care have come along every day, that it seemed as though I could not well find time, besides I have been sick, was taken the first of April and for eleven weeks had to keep a hired girl, since that I have kept around and done my work, but still am not very well, but if I can only do my work I will not complain. Oh how I wish I could have one of Joels girls to live with. I regret it more and more every day I live, I am glad you like Melissa so well. She must be a great comfort to you, and now you have mother with you, I think you are doubly
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