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it reaches Chicago.) He would like the actual dwellings of the different tribes for the exhibition.  He will remit at once for all expense you may incur - I write so that you may lose no opportunity of securing dwellings and the contents.
I send by this mail a book published by Mrs Hemenway, written by J. W. Fawkes, which will interest you and Prof. Putnam thinks you may wish 

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to show it to your friend Mr. Fillmore.

I trust you are well and not working too hard.  If at any time I can assist you in any way do not hesitate to write and ask me.  I saw by your letter that you were forty miles away from my P. Office.  I think I cannot realize being so far in the back woods.  Do I address your letter correctly?  Nez Perce Agency, Lewiston, Idaho, if not please give me correct address.
the "shop" joins me in greetings.