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experience a hospitality which they will remember with plea- 

 sure. 



These gentlemen furthermore requested mc to say, that at an}'- 

 time the Institute holds a fruit exhibition, if notified, they will be 

 most happy to contribute. 



Most respectfull}^ yours, . 



BENJ. C. TOWNSEND. 

 New York, Maij, 1866. 



