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John P. Cook correspondence with Thomas C. Durant, Washington, D.C., 1856-1857
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Washington Augt 11 @ [1856?] Evening Durant I [illegible] you [despoteh?] to-day at 2. P.M - [Ashumou?] about 5. after his return from his house We thought last night things were [arranged?] for [Wallbridge?], to report our Bill this morning but defend [businep?] first in [illegible] this morning took precedence - Nothing definite now on hand, and I thought I would not make you another trip here on uncertainties of any thing [hoppness?] we will let you know, & you must come if we ask you - I was taken sick last night with [bilciois?] [dianoh?], have not been out at all to day - Am better and hope to get to do good service again to-morrow Truly Yours JW. P. Cook
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Washington Augt 11 @ [1856?] Evening Durant I [illegible] you [despoteh?] to-day at 2. P.M - [Ashumou?] about 5. after his return from his house We thought last night things were [arranged?] for [Wallbridge?], to report our Bill this morning but defend [businep?] first in [illegible] this morning took precedence - Nothing definite now on hand, and I thought I would not make you another trip here on uncertainties of any thing [hoppness?] we will let you know, & you must come if we ask you - I was taken sick last night with [bilciois?] [dianoh?], have not been out at all to day - Am better and hope to get to do good service again to-morrow Truly Yours JW. P. Cook
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