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the mother-owner objected, and I had to go on empty handed. This year, I am told delivery for cash, will surely happen if prices can be mutually agreed upon.

What a temptation!!! I shall probably have to wire you again to borrow money for me, but how small can I keep the amount?

I shall practice heroic restraint!

I hope that your trip with Gen'l. Grant and the others with your family and friends are all giving you great happiness. The sea last night was gorgeous, and Stromboli in the moonlight, a mile away, at ten o'clock, was a great gray phantom most weird and impressive. I intended to have remained up to see Messina at midnight, but Stromboli sufficed for one evening.

Give my kindest regards to Henry and warmest wishes for success in his new business undertakings. I saw Clarence Wooley and his force of assistants and advisers at Milan. He is examining several advantageous sites offered in Italy for another European branch of his works. He is well and looks and acts prosperous.

Believe me with warmest regards to yourself and family,
        
Always sincerely yours
Charles L. Freer

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