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Letter, May 24, 1889, Julia Ward Howe, Boston, to Ellen Call Long, 4 pp., expressing great pleasure at hearing ''from my staunch friend and supporter in days of trial, and companion too in some delightful 'times'. . . I hope to see your friend, Mrs. Ellis, presently . . . Indeed, I shall have to send this missive by her, as you, giddy one, sent me no address. . .''

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companion too in some delightful “times.” As in the Geneva [?] wine it shall be drunk with best wishes for your prosperous voyage and return, not too long [?]. I hope to see your friend, Mrs. Ellis, presently. I was not at home when she called, but the morning [?] return early in the

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May 24th, 1889 My dear friend, It is very pleasant to be remembered by you, and after our long non-correspondence I was especially glad to hear from you, my staunch friend and supporter in days of trial, and

afternoon. Indeed, I shall have to send this missive by her, as you, giddy one, sent me no address. I enclose a card for my birthday party on Monday next, 27th. It would not be worth your while to come on for it, but if you could, I need not say how very welcome you would be. I am

much crowded with business at this moment, else should I care to write to you of the dear Smith [?] and of what is done and still to be done for her. Now I must content myself with assuring you of my cordial esteem and remembrance.

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