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as to find the
present, the first
opportunity when
I could send a
word of sympathy
to you.

Your husband's
loving care and
foresight have
smoothed for you
as far as human
power could do,
the way he knew
you must tread
alone, but your
heart can never
lighten its load,

your life never lose its utter
loneliness.

The noble activities that have
so long engaged you both, will
now be a solace to you, and
will fill your days to over-
flowing in carrying out those
far-reaching plans for the
youth of this land.

It is my earnest hope that