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2040 Cheney St. Phila

Sept 12th, 1884.

My dear friend Alice,

There is a lump in my throat, and a tear in my eye as I read your card just received. I can't bear to have you suffer as you do. when we all need you in the full strength of your glorious mind and heart. I wanted to hug you bear fashion, after hearing your paper on Tuesday- but my heart was so full that I was afraid to wait to speak with you, lest I should make a foolish exhibition of any feelings. We heard music, the tears in our voice, the loving

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and spend all your [[underlined]] energy [[/underlined]] upon the thought of getting well. Work for [[?]] [[underlined]] must wait [[/underlined]] for that. [[?]] &  her father join me in love to you & prayers for your recovery 

In friendship yours
[[S.?]] Del Hubbard.