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manner, indeed I have done it nearly all myself, and with proper caution against sudden concussions. It cannot fail I think to reach you in perfect order. I feel grateful to you gentlemen for the kind expressions I find always in your letters, and I assure you that I shall always be most happy to reciprocate your kind attention. It would give me a pleasure to be serviceable to any of your friends who may bring me a line from you. With best wishes for your prospering I remain very sincerely yours
H Powers
PS. If not absolutely necessary to open the cases, particularly the one containing the statue, I beg that they may remain as they are until Mr Kellogg arrives to take charge of them, he having full authority from me to receive them from you and settle with you for all expenses. H.P.