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Ex[po]sition has preven[t]ed
my writing a few words
assuring you of
deepest sympathy and
sincere affection -
My brother & Mrs Reid
are with me and
all have grieved beyond
expression, on learning
the sad news that one
of our dearest most
valued friends was to
be with us no more on
earth. Later Fred

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ans[we]red

188 Pine St.

Chicago. July 3 ^rd

My very dear friend.

Surrounded
by relatives & friends in
this distant City amidst
gay and busy scenes
of wonderfully absorbing
interest, you and your
great sorrow have been
constantly in my mind
and heart - Only
weariness after each
days visit to the

[Left page]

ex[po]sition has preven[te]ed
my writing a few words
assuring you of
deepest sympathy and
sincere affection -
My brother & [Mrs?] [Br?]
are with me and
[Br?] grieved beyond
expression, on learning
the sad news that one
of our dearest most
valued friends was to
be with us fir more on
earth. Later Fred

[Right page]

ans[we]red

188 Pine St.

Chicago. July 3 ^rd

My very dear friend.

[Br?]
by relatives & friends in
this distant City amidst
gay and busy scenes
of wonderfully absorbing
[Br?], you and your
great sorrow [Br?] been
constantly in my mind
and heart - Only
[Br?] after each
days visit to the