Yours rec'd to-day—Rhys has arr'd & in N Y—Expect him here now every day—I have just written a few lines on Whittier (by request & moderate cash) for an illustrated Phila: periodical, wh' I will send you when printed—Morse decidedly likes the Art Museum as the place to put the bust (& I am inclined the same) but as I said leave it to you & B[axter]—Affectionate regards to Mrs. Fairchild—O'Connor is poorly —I had a letter from Mrs. O'C. I continue ab't the same—Write often as you can—Have Hartmann & the "Society" completely fizzled?
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