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I know this letter is kind of scrappy. I have in my trunk a birthday letter you wrote me from Brimfield. It was ideal in composition and sentiment.

Startling news Mother gives me of the dignitary of that town Mr. Lincoln Pearce - Such things do happen. Two of a kind invariably go together. The weather is beautiful here, and I am in fighting trim.

Bess, take lots of out door exercises and grow this next year strong in body (you don't need any more mentally) and write oftener to your dear little tosty-wotsy Bill - 

Kiss mother X for me, and love to all is sent
from William .
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.  x for luck C. Y. K.
Consider Yourself Kissed