WCP2562

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Brooklyn N. Y. U. S. A.

196 Clinton Avenue

July 17. 1877

My dear Sir

It was with my pleasure I received yours of the 17^th note. No apology was needed your explanation is all that was necessary. I am gratified to know that you consider me book of some value to the cause in behalf of which you have so ably and nobly laboured.

You mention the name of Robert Dale Owen in your note[.] Before this reaches you will have learned of his transition to the higher and better life. Our cause in American has [2] lost one of its main supporters and brightest and truest lights[.] We were intimate personal friends and I miss him greatly but it perhaps is all for the best — certainly for him[.]

From your mentioning the first vol[ume]. only of my work I infer that you do not possess the second vol[ume]. and sensing that you should have it I have requested Mr. W. H. Harrison to send you a copy[.]

Very many thanks for your carte visite I shall preserve it most carefully[.] Enclosed with this you will find one of my own for your acceptance.

A letter from you at any time will be highly appreciated by

Yours most truly | Eugene Crowell [signature]¹