[Lydia] Maria [Child] ALS to Louise [Louisa Loring], Undated

Dear Louise,

I send you a
little seal, bearing the same
impress for you, which is ever
on my own heart. I love you
very tenderly and deeply, and
long to see you.

Mrs. Spring called to see me,
when she returned from Boston,
and told me she was disappoint-
-ed that you had not sought

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Keep a warm corner in your heart for your affectionate,
Maria.

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