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New York Aug. 22, 1832 My dear Sir: I have just returned from an absence in Pennsylvania, which has delayed my reply to your letter. I shall be very willing to lecture in the places you propose, on my way to the West, which will probably be in the early part of December. My engagements in the Eastern and Middle States are limited in number, on account of the great number of invitations from the West, which I find to be the most profitable field for lecturing. I have therefore decided to accept no engagements for less than $50, as I have nearly enough in hand for the whole winter, at that sum and upwards. I would suggest to your association and that of Buffalo the same terms as I have already concluded