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[stationery printed with address and photo of building] West Side Department, Young Men's Christian Association, 542 Monroe Street, Chicago, Jan 20 - 1895 7 PM My darling Grace, - Your Thursday and Friday letters greeted me at lunch today and I can assure you your advice will be taken as to rest. - Again duty calls me to stay in late tonight, but leave taken an hour and a half off and had a good supper at Lawrence's on Madison Street and am now visiting with you. The sunset tonight was Venetian in every particular except water reflections, - I hope you can get out and see a sunset once in a while. - When I was putting on my coat at the restaurant Will B. Humphrey caught my eye and I shook hands with him and was introduced to one of his theological friends; - he seemed to want to ask about you, but did not get up courage, so I said nothing to him. But many of our mutual friends do ask and it is always an affirmed pleasure to let them know what you anticipated from Madam "P". Yes, dear, - I do remember "Ancano" who was king, - he was a remarkable bass and was in my opinion a greater singer than the corresponding portion of
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of the cast I saw presented in Paris. - That reminds me that never have I yet shown you those Casts of Otello and Lohengrin. - Today has been very bright and pleasant, this morning I came in on the Northwestern train with Leicester and George, they are a genial pair of boys and always make a little fun. - "L.C. was still elated over his trip yesterday to Clyde, - evidently the recollections of the Atlanta and Charleston S.C. trips have not grown cold. - Our friend McKay has just come in from his supper and is always filled with his genuine Edinburgh politeness with a handshake of real sympathy and fellowship. - Such a character is not common and it pleases me to come in contact with him or anyone else who seems so filled with life and spirit that is genuine. - You certainly remember my collegue Mr. Jan Harvey, - he is about bushed already and today
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after lunch I sat in his room reading our text books when he rolled over on the bed and said "Wake me up before you go." - The dear fellow rolled and tossed and never slept at all as he was so fearfully exhausted. - I said, - "Jim, you have to look out!" - He knows it, but he is fearful in anticipation over the examination for the County Hospital. - Oh, you darling, for keeping me from that awful series of grinding. Perhaps if you are willing and if it is best I can secure an appointment in the St. Josephs Hospital where Prof. [Senn ?] is chief surgeon. - I have already virtualy refused it, but if you think it the right thing perhaps it will not be a
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a bad thing, but only for a short service from graduation until Fall. - But you give some more of your good advice and reason if you please. - Good night for now, I must be off to the college. Your own Claire 7:40 PM
Tuesday Morning at Home. - Good morning Sunshine, - All went well last night my darling and this morning mother asked me to mail you her new photo. - It is my choice for you, - and am sure it will cheer you. - My proofs will soon be sent on for your approval. - Now am off with a bye bye & kiss for my own dear Grace, Your loving Clarence The enclosed was by the lamp when I came in last night.
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postmark: CHICAGO [ ?] STATION JAN 21 1 PM Miss Grace E. Hall New York City. N.Y. 169 - East 63rd St. [on left side of envelope front] Jan 20th " 21st
