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Fair Orchard. Congresbury Somerset England.
Sept. 16. 1910. A.M.

My dear Francis

It was a great relief to me to know you were safely at Pawhuska by your letter of Sept. 5. which came this morning. It is good to know that you are in fairly comfortable quarters and that you are welcome. I judge you are a little distance from the railroad. While that may have some inconvenience it may be better for your work.

You are prudent not to speak of the object of your stay but to get into friendly relations quickly with the people. I recognize the difficulties you will have to encounter. but I have faith to believe that you will overcome them and will succeed.

I know you will make rapid headway with the language. their place names. as well as other names. I notice you write [[ g[[cent symbol]]is ?]] Are you going to adopt [[cent symbol]]? decide on your alphabet & keep to it.

It is interesting to note that &tc. Kaw is so near your language. Note carefully its differences.