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immemorial homes. I believe fully that we are going to do something actual and sensible for them now, and one reason for my
faith is that we have got through the thick hide of the Indian Department, which is a good deal harder to penetrate than the
Indians are. Our Commission has been agreed upon at last and will soon be at work. Your book was a joy to me which will not
wear out, and my notice of it was a very little to what I would like to say. Turbes sends love to all of you, and I would
like you to remember me kindly to your family. Hastily but sincerely yours, illegible