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every body feel. Your card came last night and I can imagine how old friends and relatives have surrounded you and lift you scarce a moment to yourself. I hope it has not tired you out dear.
I can write but a word tonight, for I am tired out, with my day's conflict with Clara. I am as weak as water before entreaties, and I have to flee to the top of Gahanna Hill to night for fear I should give way before her tears and her pleadings. She is determined if she has to go, to get a place close by. But good night my dear with love for Annie and Willie and family. 
Always your loving 
Fidelia

July 19th 94

A letter from Chary George is full of the happiness they [[?]] in your carriage, and the happiness they give to others with it