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4 sides, their gaping and ghastly wounds telling of the fearful horrors of warfare. Why do Christian people illegible to such
terrible means of settling disputes? This is called by some a holy war but to my mind there is little of holiness in sending
thousands of unprepared sons to eternity through the bloody gates of a Sabbath fought battle. I am sorry for the failure of
your patent scheme; but do not think that invention would have illegible very large profits. Yankees are lazy, you know and
like to lie abed o' mornings. But you will succeed better next time. I thank you sincerely friend Muir for the interest you
take in my welfare and may perhaps some day be what I ought to be and what I am convinced you truly are - a Christian. A pious
mothers prayers has long been offered for her erring son. I send your Geometry by the same mail with this. Ever your friend
H.? Reid 00274 1 Union Grove, Wis July 28th/61. Dear Friend Muir: On returning home from work last evening I found
your welcome letter awaiting me;-for I have engaged to a farmer here to work through haying and harvest - I was much gratified
in its perusal and hope that the accidental theft of a Geometry may be the occasion of continued correspondence between us.
I can appreciate your feelings of pleasure on arriving