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I received a letter from Sam Tucker [Samuel P. Tucker]
this morning. He wrote that he was
well and got back to Columbia safely
the second day after he left here --

John Griffin left here last Saturday
for the mines, so now there is no one
left here in San Francisco but Mr
Shipley, Mr Stone and myself who can
claim the honor of being Pepperellites.

Mr Noyes [Ephraim Noyes] is as well as usual and
wishes to be remembered to you.

We continue to get along first rate
together and our business also continues
good. Our profits today will probably
amount to $25. or $30. with our expenses
at $4.50. Since we have had two stands
we have had to confine ourselves closely
to our business, but still we do not mind
it much as long as we get well paid
for our pains, for after we get through
our business at night we feel much better
than I used to, when I was around the
streets throughout the whole day in the
winter of 1853 -- Give my love to Charles
& Harriet, and my kind regards to friends

Wishing you all continued health & happiness

I remain, your affct [affectionate] Son,
H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker]

To
A. H. E. & C. F. Parker
E Pepperell Mass