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Feby 10th '12 P.A.
My dearest husband
You may rest assured that never was a letter every way more acceptable that was your’s to me, this moment received. The money was a rare treat, for this very day I was at my wits ends for a little of the needful, almost low spirited. I have often observed when vexations seem to be at the highest pitch, some unlook’d for aid has been sent by a kind husband or Providence. I am somewhat put to my trumps about provision for the people, our pork is nearly exhausted and the corn also, our family is so large, fodder has been scarce, or otherwise the corn wou’d have lasted longer. In winter there is nothing but corn to give the dumb creatures, which have done wonders in