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while the sections of country
that had rain enough to
make plenty of corn, have
suffered from rust in their
cotton, caused by too much
rain. Our only hope now
is that the short crop may
bring a high price & therefore
somewhat remunerate us.
Our family are generally
pretty well, Sister Josie &
children have been with us all
summer & will remain probably
all winter, John came over to
our marriage & spent a month,
The season for picking &
ginning cotton is now upon
us, & we will be very busy.
Do Miss Bettie remember me very
kindly to each member of the family
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