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time you step out side of the gate,
but upon my word I never saw such
a miserable little town as Morris Oh! excuse me
I meant "City" I tell you Chicago is
the place to live, We had a miss-
ionary meeting here last Tuesday evening
and had the pleasure of listening to
addresses, from. Rev. Bishop Ames of
Chicago, Rev. J.P. Durbin, N.Y. and last
but not least Rev. Jewett, presiding Elder
at Morris, it did seem so nice to see
some one, whom I had seen in Morris,
I recd. Celia's letter this week, I had
almost made up my mind that she had
forgotten her best Friend Belle for
I claim to be one of the best, so
of course if I am to her I
am also to you, now dont you
feel proud (over the [lift?]) I guess you
do, Now please answer soon, for
when I do not get letters I am lonesome
My love to Celia. Ever Your Friend
Belle.