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^[[John Webster]]

but I am telling you how I am. My wife and family do not feel well. We want you to help us to get our girl (Etta) back home again. If we have her back I think we will feel better . I was glad to get that little book you sent me. When I look at the pictures in it I feel better. I have 30 acres of wheat in on my new land. I want you to write to me soon.

Your friend,
John Webster.

Dear Miss Fletcher,

John Webster and his family are greatly distressed over the death of Noah. I never saw such grief manifested by Indians before.  They seem so quiet and resigned -never [[murmering?]] at God's dealings with them, yet they are all sick with their burden. I believe it would be a good thing for them if Etta could come home. Yet I am sorry to think of her leaving. Were it not for the hope that Mrs. Webster had that she will see her daughters, I  do not think she could bear up at all. This loss is almost too much for them. A letter from you might help them much.  Very truly - John T Copley.