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away
your dear
father's addresses
1852

who were very consumptive in other parts of the
world, best in this place they have enjoyed perfect
health, another season why Emily should come here.
I hold the [De?] that You were doing a good business and
that I was doubtful about advising you to give up the
certainty you have for the chances of California, he is also in
doubt feel about that point, all I can say is If You like
to Make the Venture. You Shall not want for anything If
I have My health – Since I last wrote you I have continued
to improve, and hope some of these days to prove that you
in your dreams donot [don't] respect the truth, and instead
of looking pale, You will see Me stought [stout] strong and rosy,
in fact Now, I am looking much better than when I left London.
Touching business Matter I cannot say that I have done very well for
the last three Months, My expenses have been so great that I am
not much better off than when I last wrote, but Now I have a very
good prospect I now work at Engraving only, and when I have
work, can make 6 dollars a day without much labour —

If you donot [do not] like the proposition I have Made about your
coming to me and still think that I had better return
write offly [after] the next mail and your letter will arrive here about
April. Just the right time for Me to leave here, – but If You
feel inclined to come to Me, donot [do not] let Your things keep
You for they will not improve by keeping but do the
business in the american [American] fashion tight off.

There are Many things in Your letter I should like to
answer but I have very little time just Now. The Most
important part is My sister's health. I think If you