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to fish on lake Chomplain I don't
remember whether he said cousin
Oscar was with them or not, but they
fished away awhile, and got something
and as he drew it in, it looked, queer
and was thrashing around and he oulling
when it came right up around his neck
and squirmed and twisted around
him and he thought he has a big
snake and wass badly frightened
expecting every moment to be bitten
by it. He danced around pretty lively
until he got it off. While the boys
were screaming with laughter knowing
it was no snake but an eel.
Mar 18 - '97 -
We are having a nice gentle shower
everything looks fresh and bright,
except the sun but it will soon
look out upon us -
[hope?] you are all comfortable and
enjoying sweet repose - and I will
now try to seep - Dear Aunt -
I hope you will feel like writing
very soon, if not why will not
of the girls or cousin Oscar's wife?
Am always delighted to hear from
you and my dear native home.
Bv Broyton and Mr C - join me
in love to all - Are you going to
make any sugar this [?]
or have you cut the trees off the place -
fondly yours -
Josephine. I. Crowford.