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3 then back to Boston perhaps passing through a part of the State of Maine. You Helen must read or reread Parkmans history
of the Indians early French explorers in Canada you will find charming descriptions of this region in the midst of the green
letterhead red history of the savages missionaries adventurous traders. Lake George Champlain were the highway to Canada
for both Indians whites for centuries. You may be sure Ill sleep long well tonight. I have a good room a good bed. I wonder
if John Small is still hereabouts. How he must have enjoyed his New Hampshire hills. Give my love to Maggie. Heaven bless
you all, so prays J.M.