Dear Sir, You will please pardon my not answering your very welcome communication at a more early date—
The apoly offered is absence—as on the arrival I was absent from
before the reception of the letter until 2 days since—where I am
about establishing
The extreme season of high water prevented my going as a
member until 2-day Since when an unexpected call prevents the
possibility of going on There is a member of our
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