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      <p class="heading">Letters of Maria Celeste: </p>
      <p class="letterdate">22 April 1631</p>
      <p class="main_text">Most Beloved Lord Father </p>
      <p class="main_text">If your letter had not assured me that your illness 
        is of no great concern, I would certainly have felt even more upset than 
        I do: and hearing that you are improving quickly, I hold onto the hope 
        of soon seeing you again in perfect health, as you promise me. We received 
        via Vincenzio two dozen eggs and half a lamb, and we thank you, as we 
        do, and even more so, for the four piastre which arrive in a time of great 
        monetary need. La Piera is prepared to leave this instant, wherefore I 
        reserve my writing for another day at greater length. Meanwhile I send 
        you love with all my heart together with our usual friends. May Our Lord 
        be with you always. </p>
      <p class="main_text">From San Matteo, the 22nd day of April 1631. </p>
      <p class="main_text">Your most affectionate daughter, <br>
        S. M. Celeste </p>
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