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namely the probable genuineness of the designs and the prices of which I was entirely ignorant and which I feared were excessive.  For this I am deeply grateful.  The matter is still hung up probably on account of my mail being in Chicago.

Am very sorry to hear that Mrs Pepper has undergone an operation and hope that at present she is quite herself again.

It is my expectation to be in Chicago the latter part of this week and in that vicinity until September just with short absences.  When your plans are made for your trip in the Southwest if you will