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0076 Letters Ranger Family

Belovd Brother and sister I now set down for to write unto you for to let you know that I am some bette than I have been but I was put to bed on march th18 as well as could be expected on the 25 was taken very ill on the next day a my little son was taken sick with fits and continued till the next day and died aged only nine day we called his name Stephen which was a loss to us o may we prepared when the summons come for to call us home to glory above I have not heard from you but once since I saw you to dada last winter and I hope will take the first opportunity for to come and see us and for write as often as you can give my love to uncle peck and his family and and all enquiring friends so no more at present but I remain your affectionate friends Stephen and Ruth Frazier August the 23 1800