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am away much longer than
was expected when I
started. But every day
since I have been here
it has seemed prov-
-idential that the ship
left me.

Be quiet, confident
trust in God & all will
be well—I have
a cask of beautiful
[vice?] for you if I
can get it on board

Love to all. You see Mr.
Frissell I suppose often—
He is at work at some
fruitful thing no doubt

Yours as ever J. W. Alvord