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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.