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Riverton, Ill. Apl. 12th

Dearest Tafern, -

I reached here about ten o'clock this morning and tried to get hold of somebody to find out something as no one met me at the train and I didn't know what I was expected to do. I finally went to "the hotel" and got my mail on the way and took solid comfort in your letter and enclosures. My goodness, Tafern! how I do want to see you! But never mind - Bentall has me billed only to May 9th thus far. He sends me a new route sheet every stopping place. I will