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G. H. P.    -2-

pottery that you got at Hubbells, and I only hope it will get here in good condition. I felt sure that you would agree with the conclusion that Mr. Hyde and I reached in regard to the way of handling this collection of pottery, for I feel sure it is the most satisfactory way to all parties concerned.

Although I have not the pleasure in knowing Mrs. Pepper, please tell her^[[,]] for me^[[,]] that her example of keeping busy must have a splendid effect on you. I really cannot understand how you lounge around and do nothing while your wife is working so hard. I hope by the time that your latent sense of decent manhood has asserted itself and you are now getting to work a little also.

No doub[[strikethrough]] d [[/strikethrough]] ^[[t]] Mr. Hyde has written you in regard to a small bunch of blankets that are at present here in New York. I am