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that was the day of the people that first went west in 1849 and I think it is a good matter to have before you. As I have told you before, this year I have an added stimulus that you are responsible for and so I hope to do much better than hertofore.

I expect to get into my new studio in about ten days and it will be so much better in every way. Bigger and a much better light which means every thing to a painter. In the studio I have now I have to move my canvas way over near the window to get any light at all and the