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The Ilesboro day I fuddled around with a crowd of ladies in the forenon, 
and in the F.M. went to the '’reception ahd tea" given by Mr Lermond. 
Futile, save that I met Hies Crockett of Camden. 
Lermond came to the Friday evening meeting, and being supposed to 
address ua on the subject of that Academy of Sciences, merely got up, 
told us that a temporary organization had that day been perfected, 
that a permanent arrangement would be made in the fall, and that 
about 25 had been in attendance. No invitation, no nothing. I had 
expected something that could at least lead to a discussion, but was 
wholly floored as to what to say. However we got over it somehow, 
but Bro. Lermond merely found out that we were "very glad to he«r 
his news" and that was all, 10 minutos covered it, pauses and all. 
nothing special going on here, this being the day when the 
last of the summer visitors have left. It has been busy, but that’s 
all. I have started in work upon the elm tree, as you suggested, and 
find a big job. I feel surethat the tree has been struck before, 
as those places whore the bark is loose, shhw no trace of recent injujr 
but large areas of recent and growing callous tissue, as if an old 
wound were healing over. The trimming off of the dead limbs will be 
the h/ardast thing, as some are well rotted, especially around the 
iron band. Does the B.P.I. publish any bulletins upon the care 
of shade tfaees or allied subjuets ? Or does any other bureau do it? 
If so, I’d like to know of them. 
Cousin Henry and Mrs. Wright both enjoyed very much having 
you her® and hope that you may be able to come again. It is 
needless to say that I echo the sentiment. Well, let mme hear from 
you soon, and remember me cordially to all the folks. 
Sincerely, 
B »B.0. 
