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Dear J.  I am going up to R. to spend the day today.  I shall be pleased to entertain Mrs. T.  But have her make her visit so she can be here for instalation of officers which comes the 1st Sat. Ruth – Dorcas 1st Thur.  Mizepah 1st Mond.  of January 1911
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Here's the link to the finding aid for the Odd Fellows’ archive at the Rhode Island Historical Society.

The materials for the Leah Lodge (Pawtucket) appear to be complete through this period.  

“I am going up to R”  ??  It must be someplace close by.  
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A.N.R.
Dear Mrs. D.  Just a line to let you know I got home all right – found mother real smart
K of Helen? has grown real tall this summer
She remembered you liked the book very much
Hope your family is comfortable as when I left  very p____?

Write me a card when you can
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Everything is fine up here; am still cooking, finish Saturday noon &amp;amp; I am not sorry, as the weather is somewhat hot without standing over a hot stove.  Write when you get a chance.  

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Here for a few hours.  Emma
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