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December 21, 1905

My dear Hough:-

Your letter just received and to tell the truth I fear that I am up against it. Iwrote Howard that I would be on hand in New Orleans and I suppose I must keep my promise. He stated that you would be there to read your paper but I think that one sacrifice is enough for that meeting.

I wish you could be thnre [[there]] but I cannot be cruel enough to wish you to make a useless expenhiture [[expenditure]] to be at a meeting where the only anthropological specimens will be a few semi animated beings suffering from a decided case of frost.

The little ones are getting on in great shape and we can breath somewhat more freely now that they are in the hands of an experienced nurse. If I have the time I may stop over a day in Washington on the way back; if so hope to have a few hours with you. 

Kindest regards to all and a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

Cordially yuors [[yours]],