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time to think the matter
over. I will admit that
you know best, but
it would be nice if
you[r?] [?] she could
bring the pay they are
[?] of – occasionally.
Now my love as
I must take this
dear time I
will say
good-by.
With a boat
full of love.
your little
wife
L. A. Bessey.
No proof has come.

Ames, I[o?] Aug 15/81
Monday P. M.

My dear husband–

Received both
Postal & letter today which
made me very happy. You
have been in my thoughts very
very often, and I am so glad
for you to have this pleasant
visit at your home – & to
the meeting in Cincinnati.

Am glad my little presents
were acceptable. How
I would love to see those little
children of Calista's. I expect
I should almost envy her
her sweet little [Margenta?].