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representation, and corrupt political
system must pass away. I am rather inclined
to think it unwise to spend much noble
and invaluable effort, in the attempt to procure a
vote, or an election to Congress. This feeling has
made me somewhat relieved in my action towards
the Womans' Convention - I need not tell you how
heartily I accept their principles as mine - words
would only be weak. But I felt that if I went to
Worcester, I must go with my whole soul, and
give no lukewarm praise - this I could not
now, conscientiously do, therefore I staid quietly
away. I do not want however to discuss the
matter now - it would take me too long, for I
should have to explain to you of the difficult experiences
of my medical career, which guide me
in my judgement of the political one. I wanted
simply to let you feel, that my staying away
from the Convention, was from no lack, of sympathy
honor, or deep interest in the movement.

Now, to my business - I find myself here
in New York - in a new position, without the
support of professional friends, without that
centre which every young physician has in the
old institutions - exciting more curiosity than