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with gout, rheumatics, or any one of the
thosusand "ills to which flesh is heir",
and I see piles of the "root of all evil"
lying at your feet, as @ small recom=
pense for the great and marvellous
works which you have done. I feel
timid in addressing one destined to
deeds so great; and I shall have to
bid good bye (for the remainder of my
letter) to the doctor, and address as of
old plain bluster Bob.

In that name then I must
give you due praise for having made so
successful @ speculation; and hope you
will continue as successful.

How long do you expect to
remain at the college? How many students
are there? and what sort of chaps are they?
good-looking & clever? They must be if
they resemble you. No flattery Bob, (allow
me to call you so yet for @ short time
at least)