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          Gloucester Mar. 25th 1863.

Dear Eliza Ann,

           I was not at home

when you letter came; but had

been out of town. When I came

home, found three letters for

me. One was from Mary

Alley telling of Frank's sickness.

I am very sorry he is sick.

Aunt Abby has certainly seen a

great deal of sorrow.

Austin has been afflicted severely

also. He lost a boy of about the

age of ten just after James died.

I may, perhaps, write to him, but

if I do not give my love to him

and Mary E. and assure them

of my sympathy.

I hope aunt Susan has re-

covered her usual health,