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all end in talk. It
begins to look like result[ing?]
in something. There is nothing
like having a definite object
and one of sufficient
magnitude & importance
to call forth the highest
exertions

I feel much gratified
by your kind invitation to
join your club a couple
of weeks - nothing would
be more consonant with
my tastes but I fear
I must forego that
pleasure as I have no
business in that direction
& the expense of travel
would rob me of so many
books

Your letters are very pleas=
=ant. Write often

Your very truly
A. Win[chell?] [page torn]