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business during the later years of his life. If this had been done, his means would have been amply large, his boys would have had fine practical training, his years might have been prolonged and no one can tell into what direction of great usefulness to many, his big generous nature might have turned.

He was a good friend to me as a stranger, and I shall always remember him with great gratitude. His death will be regretted by thousands. Few men in Michigan ever had a stronger hold upon the affections of the people- and that is saying a great deal.

Poor Anna seems to pass from one ailment to another- rheumatism too is such a painful disease! I do hope