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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS.
CHATAIGNE. LONDON.
TELEPHONE NO 1719 GERARD.

THE COBURG HOTEL.
CARLOS PLACE.
GROSVENOR SQUARE. W.

June 5th, 1904

My dear Colonel,

I was glad to receive your good letter of May 15th. with its interesting news.

The haste with-which the President is pressing you into harness is characteristic of him and while surprising to you in a way is, I fancy, not disagreeable after all.

The great work must go on and I know full well your readiness to do your fill share.  But, I hope you will remember your health and prevent overdoing

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