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[Imprint] illustration of Native American Chief: TECUMSEH
CHIEF OF THE SHAWNEES

PACIFIC COAST DEPARTMENT
H. L. A. BATES, GENERAL AGENT 240 SANSOME STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
The Shawnee Fire Insurance Co.

Of Topeka, Kansas

Office June 26/09 Sat noon

My dear Edward:

I received your letter of the 25th
today and was delighted to hear you had
such a fine time on the wood chopping
trip and that you caught seven Eastern
brook trout. Did you catch them with
the fishing outfit I gave you?

I am sending you by mail today

1 pr nail scizzors .85 ¢
1 soap dish 25
2 books of 2¢ stamps 50
1 nail brush 25
1 #7 1/4 Canvas hat 50 $2.35

and hope they will reach you safely. Dont
ask me to send you too much, as every
thing costs.

I got a letter from Mother from Bozeman
but I suppose she is back in Billings
again. They seem to be alright but dont
expect to be back before the end of July.

I will send your letter to Mother, as
the episode about Mrs. Durst will amuse