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I ought to stay and do it. I am a member of the Young Men s Christian Association. Therefore I consider it my duty to devote
my Sunday s to that worthy institution. You spoke of not having heard from mother since she left. I know that your will receive
it as a sufficiet excuse when I tell you that she has been far from well. What between the change of climate, and the extreme
cold weather, she was completely used up. She was unable to illegible her bed for quite a long time. I don t remember just
how long. She has thoroughly recovered now, and is enjoying hersely in Albany, N. Y. She intends returning home in May. it
seems a very long time since she left, and I shall be very glad to see her safely home again. We have been having very pleasant
weather here in Oakland for some time past. I suppose the farmers would rather see signs of rain. It must be very nice for
you since the doctor moved into his new house. Our friend Kieth, the artist, is to be married to a Miss McHenry (a young lady
practicing law in San Francisco) in May. He then intends to go to Europe. I presume you have already heard of it. Remember
me very kindly to the doctor and Mrs. Strentzel, and to Mrs Muir. Again thanking you for your kind invitation. I remain Yours
Respectfully. Harry W. Williams. 1020 -14 st.