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health. Grandmothers
situation is indeed a
sad one for her mind
is entirely gone and
that is nearly true of
her strength also.
She is [?] from pain
which is a very great
blessing, but the care of
her is very [tiring?] to
Mother:

I had hoped before
going North that I could
find some means by
which the care on Mother
could be made easier
but after looking squarely
at the matter and talking
with her I fail to see
hos it could be done.

She has a most exell-