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and hopes, in our noble cause--
(which time has but strengthened)
But that hope has been resigned
with so many others, of an active life.
And I must be resigned to let
my sympathies and good wishes
suffice instead [struck] sent from
a bed of suffering suffice
instead---
I longed to give you
a "God Speed" upon your embarking
to carry the good work of Woman
Suffrage across the ocean, to my
fellow country-women, of the old world,
who need so much, a helping hand
to teach them to think and act for
their enfranchisement. And I also
should have rejoiced to welcome
you back. which I now do, in letter
and spirit---
I am glad of this
opportunity to once more assure
you of my untiring and unchanging