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Jolley family letters, 1866 and 1882-1886

the ever cordial expression of your esteem.
The, gift, however, is not the less acceptable because it comes from one with whom I have been on such intimate terms, and it will serve to recall the memory of the many pleasant hours which we have passed together.
I received it, my dear friend, with warm thanks; though all I can at present offer in return, is my fervent wish for your future welfare and happiness which, dearest Mary, I pray to accept - from your ever-affectionate friend and well-wisher. Ella

Ma went to Boston, likes it very well is coming home next week. Josie resumes her old position in the school room Monday. I have been away from home dressmaking since you left 'till today. I will take my old position May 4th don't forget to send me your husbands and your photographs.
With many prayers for your future happiness, believe me I remain, my dear Mr and Mrs Jolly, Yor true friend Ella.

I took the one with the red border. Josie is going to write.

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the ever cordial expression of your esteem. The, gift, however, is not the less acceptable because it comes from one with whom I have been on such intimate terms, and it will serve to recall the memory of the many pleasant hours which we have passed together. I received it, my dear friend, with warm thanks; though all I can at present offer in return, is my fervent wish for your future welfare and happiness which, dearest Mary, I pray to accept - from your ever-affectionate friend and well-wisher. Ella Ma went to Boston, likes it very well is coming home next week. Josie resumes her old position in the school room Monday. I have been away from home dressmaking since you left 'till today. I will take my old position May 4th don't forget to send me your husbands and your photographs. With many prayers for your future happiness, believe me I remain, my dear Mr and Mrs Jolly, Yor true friend Ella. I took the one with the red border. Josie is going to write.