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you have no idea (unless you have given special attention to the subject) what an interesting chapter the "Earth-lodge in Literature" will make.

You need not return my diagrams. I have other copies.

Mrs. Matthews joins me in kind regards. We are enjoying a cool and delightful summer; but I am getting so lazy under the pleasant influences, that I do little but sleep and eat.

Yours truly
[[signature]] Washington Matthews. [[/signature]]