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Dec 10th 47

You dear darling beloved Esther mine! How did I ever get so wonderful a daughter--it's all Dad's doings, bless him-- 
  Your letter warms the cockles of my heart and do not doubt, my dear that you are beloved by one other--who has perception I feel sure--
  Rest tranquil and set up your own life again that has been so badly interrupted, with its final sorrow this summer--
  For me, have no fear that I sit down