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[Letterhead:] Office of JOHN W. GOETZ,and Co. Manufacturer and Importer of Kid Gloves, 94 State Street, Opposite Field, Leiter & Co.
Chicago, Feby 22d 1877
Dear Mother:
I am almost sorry to write you that I've made an engagement with Mess. John W. Goetz and Co. to travel with Samples through Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin &c: I am almost sorry because I was in hopes I could go home -- this was as my heart wanted it but my head who takes charge of the financial department tells me that it is the wiser plan to let pleasure follow business, so if not before you can look for me in June or July. This is only a trial trip at 50- per mo. at first and afterwards if it pays the salary will be increased -- I will go out in about two weeks when Mr.
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[Letterhead:] Office of JOHN W. GOETZ, Manufacturer and Importer of Kid Gloves, 94 State Street, Opposite Field, Leiter & Co.
Chicago, [blank] 187
Goetz comes back from the East where he goes Saturday next (24th).
I wrote you Sunday night about consecrating myself to God -- I am determined with help from Him to leave myself passive in His hands, and I think it will not be long before I am relieved of the trouble and anxiety that is oppressing me continually.
If not to much trouble please let Lula know that I am not going home for the present and direct letters Care John W. Goetz and Co. 94 State St. untill further advices -- Have not time to write more now.
Love to all, which means only yourself and Grandma as Sister & Chas are away.
Pray for me that I may remain steadfast Hughes