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23 Returning from a compaign in which the "combination" was well alluded to as the "short haired homewreckers," my pleasant [...] here has reassured me as to my own position and disposition. Not a wrecker but a conserver of such houses as this, in which the intellectual life thrives in the delightful social and domestic atmosphere growing out of relations based upon equality of rights and duties. Friends, I am tempted to enjoy myself. A convert to men's equality with women in the family. December, 1887. Rachel G. Foster
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The privilege of writing in this book revives happy, happier, happiest memories:
Making the acquaintance of my dear hostess at the I.C.W. and later in September, of knowing her dear husband, and the happy season of enjoyment of their generous hospitality to my precious bride, and myself.
Cyrus Miller Avery
Nov [10th?] 1888