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would prefer not [double underlined] to sign it just
as they [underlined] put it in their blank
but we might do it rather than
to disappoint you about your
work – of course when we
sign it it is with the understanding
that you are to be employed on
a surveying party, & that you will
not be doing any more dangerous
work than that is. I am
sorry you have a cold dear
& hope it will be better very
soon. Mr. Porter & Miss Hallowel