
          take longer time than if it
was with such effort of some
men that might take hold.

I was glad you came &
examined it; & my regret was
that you shd. be here & I see
you so little, so fully was your
mind upon it.

To the daughters my
cordial solicitations,

& with high regards,

I am truly
C. Dewey

In your letter of Nov. 1856, you
sent Dr. Boott's which I return.
        