[Lydia] Maria [Child] 2 ALsS fragments to [Anna Loring] and Louisa Loring, Undated

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I have not seen Margaret [?]
for many weeks. The weather is so

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oppressively hot, and we are so
far apart, that both of us choose to
keep snug within the shade of
home; which is to me always the
coolest place in summer, and the
warmest in winter.

God bless you all,

Your affectionate Aunt Maria.

P.S. There was no use in writing this dull note,
only to say I love you.