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On the Steamer Winnifredian Off the Banks Oct 22nd 1913. P.M. My dear Francis, If all goes well it is thought probable that we will land on Sunday. But I think it doubtful. The voyage has been fairly comfortable. We have had one bad storm and we may be going into another. The waves are rising & so is the wind. And the vessel is pitching considerable. One lady fell this morning & broke her ankle. She may not walk for months. All this makes me very careful. I feel the confinement and lack of exercise, but I am bearing the journey better than I feared I would. Mrs McMillan's daughter Mrs Allen. sent me a basket of luscious hot-house grapes. to the steamer from London. & a very kind note. I had a number of goodbye letters. So altho. I was alone. I did not feel so lonely. I am hoping that I shall find a letter from you addressed to the Steamer. so that I can get it as soon as I reach land. I shall go to the Essex Hotel opposite the South Station & stay one night. I shall go to Cambridge to see Prof. Putnam. Just what I can do in reference to Mrs Barrows I cannot tell until [[left margin]] Boston, Sunday Oct 26. Arrvd at 10.30 A.M. in a downpour-so glad of your letter will write later. Ever affly M. [[/left margin ]]
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I suggest revision of "Just" in "Just what I can do" in the second line form the bottom. I'm uncertain that is the word. I also suggest a revision of the last couple words and signature int eh left margin: "write later. Ever affly M."
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