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My dear friend,
Husband has just told me that he had written to you, and as the mail is near closing. I take but this half sheet to say a few words to you, and promise to write more soon. Dear, dear Mrs. Falkner! how much we shall all miss her sweet, gentle words, and manner! She was quite warm, at the time Mrs. B. awaked, and had probably but just gone. She looks lovely in death. her very pleasantist expression is on her face!
We miss you very much. I am thankful that all your birds and your plants &c. &c. went safely. please write to us very soon without waiting for
my promised letter and believe me most sincerely and affec'y yours,