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Copy of a letter.

My dear father -

I want marry Huan {Susan?} cause he love me, cause sure rich, cause me dont want be 'bliged work all our days. My dear father, what make you talk so? Me used think you know somethin' Now you member who took care of it you that winter Bath. xxxx Spose me marry Huan I shall glad myself and you shall glad yourself xxxx

Huan Piel

My dear Manry - I was berry much blessed to get a your [one struck through] letter from you. I shall write you 'bout huntin' I shall write you bout huntin on Tobique River. Me have killed one carribou etc. Me send our love to ______ & ______ & ______ and some squaws.

A common superscription was "Dear Sir Hardy."