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you – but we "hope so" [underlined]. We hope the
great heat in the East is not affecting
you in any way,,

Your loving and hearthungry
Mother.

May your journey "overseas" in whatever [underlined] direction
you go, bring you safely to the "haven where
you would be"! in good time. Remember
always that we are waiting to hear from you
and that news of our absent ones is all we live for
almost – Mother.