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young men in carrying out their laudable purpose so far as [[strikethrough]] they can [[/strikethrough]] may be by advice or otherwise. You will see that this request is not merely a personal favor to me, but of value to the best industrial interests of the State.

If you can do anything to further their object, I shall esteem a great personal favor to me to have you do so.

Very truly
Your old friend,
and guardian "orderly,"
J. McClary Perkins