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Morgan Hall,
Fairford,
Gloucestershire

June 9, 1896.

Dear John.

Enclosed please find a note addressed to your friend Mr. Beatty- who is hard to find once he has shaken the dust of our hotel from off his feet.  He came down here bringing Mrs. B. and Knotz of St. Louis--

I had an unfortunate experience at Pittsburgh- The picture I lent them- and which I was depending upon to represent me at Berlin- was sent to Philadelphia with some others- when it had already been exhibited- and was delayed there until a few days ago--  I dare say they will manage things better when they are in running order--  It seems funny to call buying your picture, awarding you with 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 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   (signed)

I omitted to say that I'd like the enclosed sent on to Mr. Beatty if you have his address.

EAA.