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324 I came here to be near a dying brother - dying of cancer of the bowels. He went to final rest the 11th inst was buried
the 13th in our family lot, in Auburn, this state. - I shall probably remain in New England till after commencement at Bowdoin
College - the Alma Mater of 3 brothers myself some nephews - of more on the way I must visit Harvard - the nest of muses,
where I have a godson for whom I was sponsor years ago. - I have two brothers in Boston, one in Portland, a sister here. I
am much at home hereabouts Of father's 13 children, seven still survive, the oldest 71 the youngest 52. My son Charles is
a prosperous lawyer in Chicago - 1147 Monodnock Building, where he would be very glad to see you. - May I not hope to meet
you in one of your flittings across the continent? If ever in California, I shall look for you. Very cordially yours Joseph
C. Pickard