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Tuesday [?]
Aug 7th

Mrs Beal + I went to the station today and ascertained that there would be an excursion train for Des Moines – for the [road?] – three days – leaving Ames at 7:45 o'clock in the morning – I am glad of the arrangement – you may likely know of it.

If you [meet?] us in the morning please [remain?] for that. Mrs. Beal is with us + [bring?] her ticket.

If it [rains?] [?] we shall come on [Thursday?] [?]. Hope you are having a fine time – We are all well and miss you very much. [?] have two [?] letters from [?]. [Gordale + Hatred?] – With love –
[Ian?]