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the locust was more of a job than it looked to be so the old woman decided that a plow was what it needed. before they get rid of it. Pa is terrible despondent & uneasy these days but doesnt mind the hot weather. George Brought over little Nancy for us to see last night we took the yard stick & found that she measured 37 inches she has grown much since last summer, she has come home to live with her father, the grandma is caring for them here. she asks where her mother is & they dont answer. she is not an affectionate child & it may be just as well as things are. I am going down with the letter as soon as I can now after my work is done

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