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bareness of my head might be
explained as a case of
scalping. I can not think
seriously of [uniting?] in an attempt
to defraud a church for which
such a [...tion?] is entertained
by me. Seriously
while I fully appreciate the
motives that actuate you, I do
not think your plan
at all feasible, or practicable
& in this the [Wheeling?] Bishop would
fully agree, as would His Grace the
Archbishop, after knowing
fully all the circumstances.
Do not be [...tified?] or hurt
at this answer for it is,
& of this I feel confident, the
proper one – With love to cousin Francis, I remain
Yours affectionately
Benj S Ewell
Miss Elizabeth S Ewell.
