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parched corn and canal water and lodge in a 
bake-oven. The people are all busy here preparing the ground for crops and making their gardens. Let me know how Mr. Gaskill progresses at Shepardstown. Remember me to our friend the soninlaw, whose name I have forgotten. Also to the good old lady herself. Don't fail to come over as soon as you can with convenience, and bring your friends also. I will write you again as soon as I get under way. Let me hear from you early and often.  Would be inexpressibly glad to see you, or hear from you at any time.

I am with profound respect
Yours Truely, 
[[signature]] E. A. Johnson [[/signature]]

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Edited to complete first word on this page from last word on previous page, per instructions not to truncate. word completed is 'parched'