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[left page] with some others—when it had already been exhibited—and was delayed there until a few days ago— I daresay they will manage things better when they are in running order. It seems funny to call buying your picture, 'awarding' you a prize—and it is ridiculous for seven or eight unknown Pittsburghers—amiable and excellent citizens no doubt—to sit up and award medals for pictures. I was pretty well fagged out in Paris—and did not get out to the W'd Brothers—as I hoped to do— I am still rather rattled—but am [right page] gradually getting into harness— Mrs. Abby isn't very well I'm sorry to say. With kind regards from us both to Mrs. Alexander and yourself— Yours respectfully Edwin A. Abby I omitted to say that I'd like the enclosed sent on to Mr. Beatty if you have his address. EAA John White Alexander