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unhappy, and cause us much inconvenience and grief. We are absent
from you much, and you should feel that a responsibility rests upon
you, my dear boys, to strictly guard yourselves from falling into wrong
habits, and also save your brother Willie from doing wrong. A noble
example before him, will do much to influence him to preserve correct
habits. We commit you to God, earnestly praying that his angels may
guard you all three, and incline your hearts to love him.
Your affectionate Mother.