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& we are too well acquainted with you sir, to believe that this little act of kind intention on our part, toward our Surgeon in charge & others & a good deal of selfish feeling, on our own part, under the circumstances, can [[strikethrough]] not [[/strikethrough]]possibly offend you. Even though it be impossible to grant our request. Again we must, say please let him remain with us. & we will kindly thank you. 

Very Respectfully
Yours
N.G.C. Patten
Mary J. Doxey
Matron
& ast.

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