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Kansas City, Mo Sep. 26, 1885- Dear Louie, We have been here two days have seen Father Joanna Mary Walter Brown. David
I start this morning for Crete. Will stop there about 2 days then return to Kansas City - Lynn at length the direct journey
home. Anna will remain here with Joanna Mary until my return thus get a good rest. She stood the journey to this place very
well I anticipate no trouble in the longer journey to Martinez David has not been away from home before in twenty years the
rest from business new scenes people after all his trials is making