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$84.50 for Homestake. I suppose that was "bid"  I wrote you what Lounsbery wrote the price they gave included commission. The last [[insert]] H. bought [[/insert]] was $88. I find by referring to my book. I hope [[strikethrough]] ch [/[strikethrough]][[insert]] the purchase [[/insert]] were satisfactory. The certificate came yesterday P.M. & tomorrow I will put it in the box, & have it signed & witnessed so that it will be all right for you in case of my death.

I hope you will hear that Cadman is all right. I am sending the notice [[strikethrough]] of [[/strikethrough]] from the Nation of the Opera. The story is one that can be well staged at the Old Mission Church. the men the Spanish officers & lady all of which make picturesque contrast with the Indian girl & her dress. These things when well staged are quite effective. I hope it will go well, for every success in this line will help Cadman's work & your opera. For your opera