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rapid travelling I have been doing lately, and the rush just before my sailing. I dont feel that I have wasted a single hour this summer and yet many things planned are still undone. Thank you for your full letter concerning the Smedley matter and for your kindness in having met with Messrs. Buhl, Whitney & Campbell. The affair is most unfortunate in many ways and will doubtless take months to unravel. I feel that Smedley should not be allowed to go unpunished. Too much compromising in such cases excuses crime and makes it attractive to others.

Your other letter of the 18th about Will McMillan is sad in the extreme. I understand how wretchedly you all felt at the State Bank meeting and realize what a frightful sacrifice Will is making in his slavery to drink. I do hope he can be saved. And I fancy the only way is through the influence of his nearest friends. If they cant help him then poor Will is helpless. It is shocking to think of. With all good wishes to you and yours-
Charles L Freer