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4 We are still here at mothers, waiting for Walter to accomplish his R.R. and Trust Co. work at Philadelphia, He has had
many discouragements and many unforeseen difficulties to contend with but he remains undaunted and says he must and will succeed,
He made a flying trip to K.C. last week, arriving there in the morning and returning to Phila. in the evening of the same
day, He went to the house which is still closed and reports everything undisturbed. 1 Portage Wis Dec. 8, 1889 Dearest
brother John:- Your long letter to Annie which came this moring, and which I have had the pleasure and pain of reading gives
us too clear an idea of the much work physical and mental and no play, which is yours at present. Over work of one