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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 sicknesss. 

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.