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Columbian Hotel Concord. Feb 17 '58 paper chewed away [Parents?]], We reached here absenting about 8 o=clock absent was no train leaving here for Franklin last night. We had a free ride from the depot here last night, and can have one down this morn. They charge no half a dollar a piece for lodging and breakfast, and we had a warm room to sleep in, and find everything very comfortable. We start for New Hampton quarter before eleven. We trust He who has watched over us thus far will bring us safely.