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question therefore for me to attempt
such a journy, especially at this
season of the year.

I am very sorry indeed that
I cannot be present with you, but
it is simply impossible without
too great a risk. And, indeed,
I could almost see nothing, and
almost do nothing, if I were with
you. Do give my
kindest regards to all the Brethren,
and make my apoology to them. --

Very Truly,

Yr. Bro. in Christ --

Thos. F. Davis.

Rt. Rev'd

Jas. H. Otey --

Bp. of Tennessee.

{upside down: Thos. F. Davis}