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How are the dear little ones? Kiss them for me. with my best love all, and your self.
I remain your affectionate brother Sami Jackson
(please excuse mistakes &c my thoughts are wandering I can not collect them.)
[Address:] Mrs J M Lawrence Hermitage near nashville Tennessee
ALS; Private. Scott Ward.