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Marquette Jan 18th
Dear Mrs Fairchild,
I am so sorry to trouble you, for I know you have so much else to do and think of...but I am so distressed about Marie [Terckhoven?] - only a short time ago I received a letter from her. From the Insane asylum. I do not know
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what has brought her there whether the disorder arises from mental or physical causes. Was there any symptom of it while she was with you? Or was there any particular trouble in Milwaukee. her letters seem perfectly sane. but she makes no reference to anything - I have written to the Superintendent but his reply is vague. I do not know whether it would be best to have her come up here. She longs so to see me and I would
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go to her if I could leave my babies one two years old and the other only five months. Marie seems very homesick and I think the best thing will be for her to go back to her sisters I fear she can do nothing to help herself in this country. I do not know what to do to help her. I thought perhaps you might possibly know more about her than I do. I should be so much obliged if you would write me what you thought
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of her while she was with you and whether you think she could remain in this country or if it would be safe for her to return to Germany alone. I wish I knew what to do for her poor girl. Mauricia and Fanny join with me in love to you all. Papa hopes soon to hear of General Fairchilds election. I hope your trip up here is only deferred. If we ever thaw out we shall be very glad to see you -
Aff'ly Mary H. Jopling
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Dear Frank I received the enclosed letters last week now I will write to the [Ber?] Mr Cowles I think you have Mrs Stillmans & J Edwins letter. when you can please return them all to me that I may go over them again.
I hope the box will reach you in good order all charges paid. You be a little careful when opening it that the marks are all right in them who for &c. The children
