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                Washington D.C.
                    Octr 31st 1885

My dear Sally

              I send with this

the picture you desire to get. The apology for sending a faded is one that the photographer who made it is no longer in Savannah - so that a 2d edition can not be struck off.

              I shall go to New York tomor-

row night, to attend the funeral of a valued old friend.

              Lily tells me to send her love with

mine to you and all yours.

              Affectionately
                    J. E. Johnston