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2 which has been aroused in our little city and the surrounding country, by the failure of the firm? of Parry Muir. People
who have known David nearly all of their lives, and had perfect confidence in him, are ready now to listen to any sort of
a report even to reports which would prove positive rascality on his part You will however hear enough of this when they reach
California. And more than enough Perhaps you can imagine something of the pain and mortification which this has brought, with
crushing weight upon Davids honest heart and through him in less degree upon us all. 3 I need add nothing more on this
sad subject. it is all before you with the deep sense of loneliness which we feel in losing our last brother from? among us.
John s coming was a great help comfort to us all. He cheered us up beyond what seemed possible under the circumstances. I
don t know what we would have done without him for it was hard enough even then? I was glad to see John looking so well He
is certainly much better than when I left California - - - Ette? has just been in to say goodbye to us She goes to Madison
this afternoon will stay there with friends 06168