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My tribulations have done me good; which is the best use to make of them.

I hope always to retain your friendship not through sympathy for weakness, but from what I can do in my art work.

I long to realize in myself that camaraderie that is so beautiful in Julian Weir and yourself; and which I this is the secret of your charming letters. Pardon me for mentioning Weir first; it seemed to give permission for the saying.

I hope it will not be unpleasant for you to hear that I am sure that your letter have done me a world of good in contrast with the world.

With a bright hope of fulfilling in my art what is expected of me, an honest desire to see you and your children in the blessing of God.

Any my usual remember of Rosalie and Frances.

I am in friendship
Yours
Albert P. Ryder
308 W. 18th St.