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[2] as it lends[?] much interest. How well I remember that morning!

Mr. Hellers [?], Mr. Jones, Mr. Hattan[?], and Mr. Bishop are still "on deck", and I hope will be a long time, though Mr. Jones and Mr. Hattan [?]are not strong. Mr. Jones has almost lost his sight -- at any rate he cannot write with his own hand anymore. He lives at Parker, S.D.

I hope you are still very well, and if I get to California again I should be pleased to call on you.

With regards sincerely F.S. Dillenbaugh[?]