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Went to call on the Landall's this morning. Miss Burker called here this P.M - the old lady. She liked Grandma's portrait ever so much. You say nothing about the Salon. I should think any decent person would be ashamed to go there judging from the illustrated catalogue.
Antony Comstock is badly needed over there. Did you see a [[Mr. Bankoon?]] in the street lately. He reported you to Mr. Barker's. Said he was tempted to speak to you. By the way - we have to pay 10 cents for the letter today. You ought to see the great bowl of daisy beside me. The boys brought them. You will be rejoicing over the baby's photo some day.   Think of my watch being brought to life. I shall need it when I go to the Katskill's [[Catskills]].

Adios
Aunt Eliza
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May 26-28 — [[Eoig?]].

We had your letter for tea - dear Luke -and strawberries too. We were all at home to enjoy a breeze from the Champs — Where you and May disport yourselves. It is all so very beautiful - and you are so well. & the Biddles drove you in the "Bois" instate - & no doubt it was a great [[jaunt?]]. Has May wasnt [[wasn't]] all poor. Is sufferment. I hope not, it is better not. B. wrote to her today — a long parcil [[parcel?]] letter. She had ether and was saved the worst pain, but she is so broken up. We want her to come here and stay next [[strikethrough]] winter [[/strikethrough]] Fall. & Let Laurel stay at the nest, if he must. I think she needs to aer some more proper to revive her. She is [[worn?]] 
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