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in that respect and fear I am not grateful enough for it. I am very
busy at this time making the childrens summer clothes I ought
to feel almost ashamed after your writing about your quilts for being
so indolent how do you get them quilted ? it would seem a great under
taking to put them in without assistance. Write soon my dear Sister and
let me know how you are pleased with your new situation you know that
any thing concerning you will be interesting to me.

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Mrs. Susan J [Cabanne?]
Belleville
Illinois
Via Washington City

I saw sister and cousin Lucy on Saturday they were well. Martha goes to
school and has the reputation of being a very good child you will think
times have altered with her. Brother Toms family were well last week we see
each other very seldom. Farewell my dearest Sister. and I remain as
as ever
Your truly aff sister
Ann