WCP2562

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Brooklyn N. Y. U. S. A.

196 Clinton Avenue

July 17. 1877.

My dear Sir

It was with much pleasure I received yours of the 17^th ult.¹ No apology was needed your explanation is all that was necessary. I am gratified to know that you consider my book² of some value to the cause in behalf of which you have so ably and nobly laboured.

You mention the name of Robert Dale Owen³ 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. only of my work I infer that you do not possess the second vol. and [illeg.] that you should have it I have requested Mr. W. H. Harrison⁴ 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 Crowell⁵ [signature]