esteem + affection for one of my
best + truest friends, + to mention
one or two signal traits in his
Strong Character, - the more so if it
w'd oblige you, dear Susan, + Mattie
+ Edward.

I hope to have some
lovely times on y'r piazza yet.

Faithfully + affectionately
always,       F.D.Huntington

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Reading, the
other day,