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{in a second hand: "Armstrong, Wm. Nov 30 - 97"}
320 Hampton Court Nov. 30th / 97.
My dear Mrs. Sewall
I beg so many pardons as the mails are allowed to carry without rendering me liable to imprisonment. You who lead such a busy, busy life will generously make allowances for me. Will you not?
If you can be there in February that month will suit me equally
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I want to get to see all my Indianapolis friends - and the time, if I had my way, would be two weeks instead of two days But I shall be fortunate to get the the latter. My sister may possibly accompany me. One thing I want to mention - I have some very beautiful photographs of Craig-y-nos, Mme. Patti's castle. How would you like me to bring them with me to exhibit at
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well. I am going to the Pacific Coast. That is the only thing at all in the way, but I feel that I can require them to make dates convenient to bring me home in time. I am, indeed, happy in the prospect of coming - In regard to your charming invitation I would say that every effort shall be put forth to remain over and accept it.
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The Contemporary Club on the evening of my lecture-. I am not doing this elsewhere, but I want to make the one exception. I shall be with you in my thoughts when you meet on the evening of December 23- The anniversary of my appearance before you, and of an occasion nearer to me than any other of its kind - With sincere esteem and appreciation
Your friend