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an easy matter to cross the ice to
Seberia, and no doubt expected to
reach safety within short time. what
could have happened to them will
probably never be known. Delphine
feels sure that he is living and
expects to see him again. I had
strong hopes myself when news first
reached us that they left island, felt
it was possible that they may have
been taken prisoners by the Russians
but since I have gathered together
all information, I am satisfied that
they did not reach the coast. I don't
understand what Ada Blackjack means
by saying when they left the island
they went the wrong direction. Could
you give me any light on that part of
her story? We recieved letter from Mr Noice
and my sister has wanted to answer it
but has put it off. No doubt Mr Noice
is with you and if he should go West again
would be glad if you would stop

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to visit us and we could have Delphine
here at the time, or if he has occassion
to stop in Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Canton
we would be glad to come to any
of the points if he will let us know
in time, or if any time you should
be in our neigborhood, would like
very much to see you, within reasonable
distance. also extend invitation to
visit us any time, although we know
your time is valuable when on the
road, but should it be convenient
any time for you to stop over, it would
please us very much. Your secretary
wrote for some pictures, which I sent
at once and if there is anything
we can help you with, just wire
or write and will do all we can.
Father and Mother are keeping up
well under circumstances. Father is
feeble and doesn't realize the seriousness
of Fred's situation. Seems to think he
will turn up later, and mother tries
to keep herself busy so that she won't
worry so much, although at times