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He is proud that Owen has chosen to go on a church mission. He is sending a $500 draft. He asks if Owen will visit any of he family in England or on Long Island. The plant just bought a small steam engine and steam washer. He asks if Owen's...

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to Owen and all [incomplete]

Owen's Aunts met him after his trip on the S.S. Republic. He asks about family and the property. He will write to Nancy soon. Dancing, musical entertainment, skating rinks, horse races, and trotting on the ice have become popular. The big Alaska...

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to Owen Horsfall [incomplete]

Writes that Owen's mention of denying people religious liberty reminds him of "the old days of bigotry, superstition, and witchcraft." Reminds Owen of the Quaker saying "it is not what thee eats, but what thee digests that makes thee strong." Page 4...

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to Owen Horsfall

Discusses becoming a vegetarian. Thinks " the race hatred will be a long time dying out." Reports the Quartermaster wants to install "central heating, electric lighting, and water distributing system." Congratulates Owen on the 9th Ward's Sunday...

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to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the $15 he forgot to enclose with the last letter. He will show Owen's letter to the editor of the local paper for possible publication. Written at Fort Davis

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