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My dear Mr. Jenkins:—

I cannot allow so kind a note as yours to go without a word of written acknowledgement, will though I hope to see you at the Board meeting tomorrow.

I had very much hoped to attend the Committee meeting on Tuesday, but recently I have been very far from well, and the heat seemed to prostrate me utterly, so that I not go to town. I was sorry, but wholly on my own account, for I have the most entire confidence in your judgement and ability, and I well know—having proved, your pains-taking devotion. You are very good to think of me in connection with the, and I am most appreciative of your kind words, but I feel that it would not be possible for me to undertake anything more.

If I may suggest one