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real cordial to my spirit - how I do rejoice that you are enjoying yourselves in a comfortable home together, Oh how much a cheerful Mother can do for the good and happiness of grown [illegible] and as circumstances have reunited your home and interests, after your many bitter trials, it is delightful, to think of your mutual benefits together. My son Merritt's cheerfulness, and social ability through all his poor health, is really a wonder to me, I think he deserves a great deal of credit for his perseverance.