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[[This is the first of a half-dozen pages sadly faded on half of each page, the long way. I wonder what happened. Did someone try to "develop" them thinking there was invisible ink between the lines? No idea. Maintaining most line breaks, contrary to instructions, for some semblance of navigability around the page. RMR]]
Portland? June 30th1871. Dearest "Evi't "
"Tis a shame". I know it
"You are a misfit girl" I know that too. "I'm unclear vexed with you." I'm quite ready to admit that but hear my excuse before you unclear any more please. I received your invitation to visit you on my way home, after I had been there a week. I was so busy visiting and getting ready to commence teaching that I had no time to write to anybody and when I had time to write you, I did not have your address, and have not got it yet
Yesterday unclear I came across your home
address and will direct this letter there hoping it will be forwarded to you if you are not there. A whole page given up to unclear