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one of my favorites, you know. I missed your (?) on (?) upper part. I have been down, since meeting with your mother to carry a mackerel for grandmother Long, who has a poor appetite and thinks she can eat that.

     You must try to persuade your uncle Lucius to buy some things at your Store.  I did expect a letter from you last week, a little.  I shall not find any fault if you don't write

much, because you have so much writing (?) as (?) (?). Pleased as I am, always, to receive your letters, I would rather forego (?) pleasure, than that you should write when you are tired, when you need rest. You must take care, especial care,