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Ias. & Lena Springer.

Dear Friends

Capt. Pratt has sent me your letter written on Nov. 20. & I can only repeat his words & say: "I am surprised & pained at what you say."

Life & Death are in God's hands & do not happen without His will. God called Him away & altho it is very sad & hard we must accept His will. He only can comfort your hearts & He will, for His care is we all His children.

As to Elise & [[Miller?]] I hope you will think we are the [[?]] says, the mindful of the fallen.

The news you had about me & my efforts in behalf of the Omahas. I am sure you did not realize in your grief what you were saying or you would not have written so unjustly.

[[?]] [[comfort?]] unless you send you peace.
Your friend
A C F.

Dec. 6. 1883