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Martinez Jan. 13, 1891. Dear brother Dan. Break it Break it your silence I mean, you dumb sinner. You are busy you say
I know you are but neither your patients, nor church nor state, man or beast, will suffer to any great extent should you take
the time to write me a letter once a year. I wish you your family a Happy New Year, trust that as soon as you receive this
greeting you will seize your pen say The same to your yours , however many of your patients may