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encouragement by saying I shall have your influence. I am now arranging a concert to be given on the 17th of February and shall work very hard to make it a profitable as well as pleasant affair, and should be most happy to see you here at that time. This will be a good opportunity to commence the effort among the Masons.

Trusting you will pardon my importunity.
I remain dear sir,
Yours Respectfully

H.P. Baird Esqr. Martha Whitehall
[illegible] Regent for Wis [illegible]
Mt. Vernon [illegible]

Mrs. C. Mitchell
Jany 18 1860