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University of Wisconsin
Madison
Oct 26th 1871

My dear Sir,

Your reply to my note
reached me a day or two since.
I hope to be able to accept your
invitation on the morning
of Saturday next. When I
expect to spend a few hours
in Milwaukee. I am
exceedingly anxious to learn
what I can about this interest-
ting region before the cold weather
sets in. Accept my