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-sided unless I lean toward
Mathematics, which line I have
chosen to follow, if I ever get
ready fo Ph.D. work.

As to my standing & sanity, I
refer you to Pres. W. D. Dobson of
this Normal; W.T. Baird, cash. 1st
National Bank here, Maj. Wm Warner,
Kansas City, Mo; Col. John B. Hale
Carrollton, Mo; Hon. S. G. Brock, ex-
chief Bureau of Statistics; Prof J. F.
Chandler, Prin of Schools, San Francisco,
Dr Byron DeWitt, San Franisco; Dr.
Joseph Baldwin, Austin, Texas;
Dr. W. B. Smith & Prof W. C. Tindall &
Prof J. S. Blackwell of University
Faculty, Columbia, Mo. I could
give you more references. I hope
I may not pass as a crank, tho'
this, I acknowledge, is a strange
letter. I would not have my
friends see it, for it is so unlike
me. I am anxious not to fail if
I am honored by any recognition.
The world shall bless you whatever
my fate. Heaven guard you.

Yours truly & respectfully
F. A. {Swanser, Swansen ?}