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who, by exposure in looking at

a fire which consumed all my

property, was thrown upon a

sick bed which she never left

until death removed her; It

was at this time that I fist

knew the Bensen family, and it

was at such times that the

poor and afflicted, all over

town, became acquainted with

them, for they made it their

business to go about doing good -

  Although that was fifty-one

years ago, it seems but yesterday,

and from that time until now

I have loved to remember them

as brothers, sisters, and friends -

  I would like to add very

much more but can only

thank you again for your