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I know from my own experience of but a few years ago and I am sure that the loss to Mother is irreparable as you know that Josephine was her favorite. I think that the loss of the whole family would not have been so great a sorrow for her. However, I hope that you will have corage [[courage]] and take this sad blow philosophically as I had to do. My heart and sympathy is with you all. Please let me have a few lines from you soon so I may hear more particulars - I told Mr Barnhorn [[strikethrough]]you had[[/strikethrough]]of the sad news and he expressed great sorrow. You probably know that he knew her well. I start for Spain tomorrow and will write home from there - Mrs Munroe at 7 Rue Scribe will forward my letters from here. Believe me very sincerely yours Frank Duveneck P.S. Please let me know if my telegram has reached you over