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I was not able to read yr. letter until late
today, and am abliged to return a very hurried answer.

I was taken utterly by surprise by yr. communication,
having had no idea of any such question pending. But I am
free to say, that from what I know of you, I could not interpose
any serious objection to the connection, supposing my sister to
have well weighed the responsible position of a Methodist preacher's
wife to wh. she would be introduced, and to be prepared to encounter
it with full purpose to bear courageously & with cheerful
heart its inevitable hardships and trials.

With sincere pleasure I have heard of your recovery,
and assure you it affordsime pleasure to be of any little
service to you in yr. illness,