Johnson VtMarch 19th 1888Friend Katie

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I received your letter some days ago & enjoyed it ever so much it was so long it seemed as if I was having a real chat with you but as my finger is better so I can work I have been pretty busy to make up for lost time so have had no time to answer before I went to the reception had a boss old time you said you thought of it several times but probably no one missed

you but you certainly was missed by one if not by a good many more if nothing happens to prevent & it is good sleighing you may see me down to Jeffersonvill next sunday if it is convenient for you to have me come, as long as you manage your own affairs & Ober has nothing to do about it. There is lots more I could write about if I only had time but as I said before I am so busy. I am no hand to write at night & I must go to the mill hoping to hear from you soon

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& expecting to see you quite soon

I remain your friendJoe