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College road or bridges, but they expect to commence on them next week.
There is a rumor that the opening of the term is to be postponed one week – but I hear the Pres. says that he supposes the students can't get there till a week late – & I presume that is what the report started from.
I hear the storm did not extend as far north as you are – for which I am thankful – and Mrs. Welch says there has been no rain in Corning. The water still stands over a foot deep in
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our cellar, but Mr. B[?] says it will do no good to try and get it out for a few days yet, as the [?] is so full of water that it will come right back again. The children all keep well – tho the heat makes them uncomfortable & occassionaly cross and fretful. [?] has had heat rash on his back for some days – yesterday he made this remark, [sic.] "If I was a dog I would scratch it with my hind leg."
Now my beloved – whom
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Ames, I[o?]. July 1[7?]/81 Tuesday Morn–
My [very?] dear husband:
I was very glad to get your little note last night – and to learn that you keep well – and are enjoying your class. I feel so sorry that your vacation is such a busy one – but hope the change will make it better for you. The past two days have been lovely & this morning is charming too. How I would love to be with you in that beautiful city of Minneapolis. Well when we get rich [by?] your book I will go whereever you do. I don't like to have you away from me & shall not advocate a
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divorce. I enclose a letter which just came from Hubert – you told me to retain any letters I chose – & this was sent me by mistake – so I read it. The boys were much pleased with the [?] [train?].
Now my love I mu[s?]t hastily [close?].
Your loving wife – L. A. Bessey
Eddie has just finished an engine which he wants to send to papa.
You need not look for a [chair?] for Winnie – as I send to Chicago this many for me.
All send love.