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Letters to Ellen Mowrer Miller from Sarah, 1869-1905

Now, Sister Ellen, about this bit of secret respecting yourself & somebody, don't have so much reserve. I should like to be made an audience to the secret you cherish with so much care - -
Well, Ellen, I have sent you from time to time many good wishes & much good will for you merit all the happiness that is possible to come to any one. - -
You & your choice must not put off coming to see us until we have a new house, but come when it is convenient for you. fix so you need not go right back, that is, see that some trusty one cares for things & folks during your absence. -
I expect you have often been offended at me for not writing you before now. let me have your sympathy but not blame - 
The hour is growing late & I shall close this letter by wishing you all goodby - My love to Mother & the rest - let me hear from you when convenient.
From your sister
Sara A. Rhoad

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Now, Sister Ellen, about this bit of secret respecting yourself & somebody, don't have so much reserve. I should like to be made an audience to the secret you cherish with so much care - - Well, Ellen, I have sent you from time to time many good wishes & much good will for you merit all the happiness that is possible to come to any one. - - You & your choice must not put off coming to see us until we have a new house, but come when it is convenient for you. fix so you need not go right back, that is, see that some trusty one cares for things & folks during your absence. - I expect you have often been offended at me for not writing you before now. let me have your sympathy but not blame - The hour is growing late & I shall close this letter by wishing you all goodby - My love to Mother & the rest - let me hear from you when convenient. From your sister Sara A. Rhoad