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as to Helens sickness Martinez Oct. 13. 1905 Dear Mr Lukens, I had hoped to see you ere this but have been prevented
by a lot of obstacles. Helen after gaining seemingly almost perfect recovery, able to ride 30 or 40 miles a day had a dangerous
relapse was in bed 10 days. This was about 4 weeks ago, she has made a rapid recovery - is now about as you saw her last we
hope the terrible lesson will make her truly careful hereafter. With warm best wishes to you all hoping your dear