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My Dear Boy 5th August 1826
of my h[e]art I received your lletter which allmost break]es my
h[e]a[rt when I] think of l[osing]] my andrew bone of my bone
and flesh of my flesh I want to tell you the great favour I
think you do me in letting me know that I may mourn with you all
give my love to [space] and Uncle [Aaron?]