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question therefore for me to attempt
such a journey, 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 apology to them --

Very Truly,
Yr. Bro. in Christ -

Thos. F. Davis

Rt Revd
Jas. H Otey -
Bp. of Tennessee