To
Charles E. Perkins
3 August 1877 • 1st of 2 • Elmira, N.Y.
(MS, in pencil: CtHMTH, UCCL 01463)
(SUPERSEDED)
Elmira, Friday
Dr Sir—
Just back from New York. I have a letter from you (with insurance estimates) end of June, reminding me of the $150, which I immediately answered, & supposed I enclosed the check of which the enclosed is the stub. You wrote me 7 days later, about interest deposits (at (date July 7 6) reminding me again, but I judged you had received the check by that time. I enclose another check, now, for [$150. Please] inquire at the bank what ever became of the former check. I have a great dread on my soul that you collected it while in a state of hot Scotch whisky, & then forgot all about it. I know all how that is, by experience.
All well here & send love to the Perkinses.
Ys Truly
S L Clemens
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