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Some time within the next fortnight I want you to name a time when I may run down to New York & get you to tell me again the things you told me yesterday, so that I can correct my notes & put in dates, &c. WillⒶemendation you do that?

I spent nearly all night, last night, making notes, & consequently feel all burnt out to-day.

House & I called at the hotel at 11 this morning, but they said you left by the 10. 30 train. You come up, the first chance you get, & give us a chance to try to make you comfortable at this hotel.