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gan library, a large collection. I am waiting to hear 

 from Detroit to know whether it will be necessary for 

 me to go up there this fall. I hope I shall not be 

 obliged to make this journey until spring. I shall 

 not come up to see you until I hear from Michigan, 

 when I can take Sauquoit in my way if it be neces- 

 sary to go to Michigan. I am now busy in getting 

 my boxes and parcels through the custom-house, which 

 is a tedious business. I hope I shall be allowed to 

 remain here during the winter, as I have a great deal 

 to do here. 



I find here a letter from my friend Dana, of the Ex- 

 ploring Expedition, dated Valparaiso. He seems not 

 very well satisfied with his situation. I have not 

 heard from any of you for a full year. Perhaps one 

 of my sisters will favor me with a letter now that I 

 am so near. Love to all. 



