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Circa Date
1901
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One of [the] her boys Al the Youngest had stolen most of her money a trustee was appointed by the court and she went to the Old Lady’s home in Sn Francisco. Thence to Paso Robles. Thence to Dr. Carr’s brother’s Ned. Her best boy is a hopeless alcoholic wreck. While [ ] Al keeps out of sight. The other [boys] Ezra & John died long ago as I suppose you know.
You ask when I left the University. In 1864 I think anyhow I [was] studied four years there.
Has he Family. I have a wife and 2 delightful [children] girls [fond of everything good] 15 and 20 years of age. The eldest to enter the State University next term.
Is he a singer. Yes, I sing and some say [I have] my voice is sweet but I am mostly a devout timid listener to God’s songs the Universe in one song.
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My dear Prof S [Sargent]
I’m glad to see by the notices your publishers are [sending out] that the immortal Silva [index] Crataegus & all is about done. Happy trees, happy hawthorn, they must now do their best, wave & bow & clap their [leafy] wands rejoicing.
With Glorious congratulations
Ever your admirer
JM
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