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undying character ; nothing could demoralize it. He was de- voted to fruit of any kind, especially after meals — "to take the taste of grease out of his mouth" he would tell me. My couriers, Percy Hawes and Powel Page, have climbed many a cherry, green apple, even mulberry tree, to get him fruit. We all admired and loved him. Again thanking you, I am.

Sincerely yours,

(Signed) : Thos. H. Carter.