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Miss Louise Julian,

Genoa Falls, Missouri. Dear Friend:

Your welcome letter was received on Hallowe'en; but I have been so busy in my studio that I have not had time to
25 write even to Leroy.

You will be surprised to learn that Dr. Tobias has diagnosed Elias' complaint as overwork and has ordered him to take
50 a trip and a long rest. He and Miriam will first visit Niagara Falls and then sail for Europe. They will go to Russia if
75 the riots do not create too much disturbance. When they return Lyon expects to remove to Lariat, Wyoming, where he will work on his "Diary
100 of a Man of Science."

Your friend, (107)

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Messrs. Armour & Swift,

Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen:

We are in receipt of your letter of the 9th inst. There is nothing to do in the matter today; but will advise you
25 in due course of time, perhaps tomorrow, of contemplated further action. We are trying to draw up plans to meet your wishes and to make
50 them complete in every detail. We do not wish to miss any point that will add to their effectiveness.

We want to know what to
75 do about the doors. Do we understand you to mean that the factory

is to make them of oak? We presume this will be settled
100 in due time, but we would like to be informed in regard to the matter as soon as possible. If you will send a letter
123 to me direct, to my office at any time, it will have prompt attention. All my time is pretty well taken now, however, and in
150 fact for the time being I am compelled to do over time.

Very truly yours, (165)