Letter from Mary [Muir Hand] to [John Muir], 1896 Dec 20.

[4]again, and that you will all be fine from the Grippe this winter. I have made one or two pictures since my return home that I think you would likeWith this letter we mail two photographs of the family Hope they will be safely received. Please hand one to David_ I will try to send Maggie one by and by_With much loveSister Mary.[1]Keanney, NebDec. 20. /96Dear brother John:Will you ever forgivve my not writing to you? I have started a letter more than once but being interrupted did not finish. If you had a letter every time my heart prompted me to write you would have many I have been very busy during the past02192 [2]few months, almost too busy for any letter writing but pardon my not writing to you John. My Wisconsin trip will ever be remembered as a blessing.They write me that Anne is remarkably well. Has gained very rapidly of late. Sarah is much improved too.We are all in normal health_ The children are happy in the anticipation of[3]Christmas merriment_ _ We send you all. Christmas greetings and wish you a happy New Year I wish I was acquainted in your family, have often wished that, and wonder if I will ever have that happiness _ [Jennie?] informed me that Louie was very sick when she was in California. I hope she is wel