[??] Nov. 30 1857 Hon. E. T. Throop Dear Sir, I sat and read with no ordinary pleasure your kind letter of 17th July[?]. I can [?] you, my Dear Sir, that such a recognition of my political consistency, from one occupying so high a position from which a clear and unprejudiced review of the past can be taken, filled my heart with deep emotions and will be treasured by me during life. Accept, my Dear Sir, my earnest prayers for your continued health and prosperity. And [?] me with sentiments of high respect and esteem. Yours, Thomas M. Howell P.S. My wife orders me to send to you her best love. I obey. Please give our kind regards to Mr. and Mrs. [?].
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