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ter, there are doubtless other subjects. Even if you should not take an active part (which I sincerely hope you may) I should
like to hear what you might suggest as to this matter. As for me, I am the poorest creature for forms you ever saw and never
go to any sort of celebration, but this is quite a different thing. You are the first to whom I have broached the plan. I
tried to think of some one who did not newspaper mention, and so forth, and your name naturally occurred to me. It would add
so much to the affair if it were just a quiet little meeting and as simple as It could well be made. I send you a clipping
about your friend Keith, in which know you will be Interested, if you have not already seen it. Yours as ever, illegible
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