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3/ Dear A. Apl 16/75 I have gotten over any stuffiness and soreness occasioned by the stage ride. But as to being well settled in my quarters that is still a debatable question. I will feel more settled after the ((Kislingberg?)) family move out and give us a little more space and air. I am at present occupying the warmer side of the Quarters and I do not suppose that Ben Sheppard is the greatest musician in the world. If however he astonishes enough to make lots of money that so far will be a success - at least to the Sheppard family providing he makes as he should a fair divide. Repairs - painting etc etc is ((now?)) accomplished as rapidly as is anticipated. I am aware of this by that excellent teacher experience. As there is or is to be an end to all things - sooner or later - everything will be put into good shape. I presume on the Fuller place - I am very glad it is to be so nice and comfortable - your ((Father?))sending a letter with a Dft and leaving the dft out was very like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet out. The Dft was a very important part of that letter. No doubt however it will turn up all right in due time. If it must be sent to me I will make the necessary endorsement and return at once - If you have not already forwarded the $500 note I gave John - I did not see any necessity to do so. If however you do send it - be sure that it is counted. I presume however that John ((after?) did do this, when he gave it up by writing it a note for my endorsement on the back upon which he wished to obtain $1000 from them in addition to ((the?))