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until I find out, what this liq-

uid is composed of; – it would probably have been best to

take out the plates and dust them, and then

fill them with fresh liquid, – I did

not have “distilled” water on

hand (could have got it at the pharmacy), –

but did not believe it was any more

necessary to use distilled water

in this battery – than it was with the old

telephone batteries, which I made myself in the

old days, – they functioned perfectly with

ordinary water, – but I know that

distilled water is necessary for cer-

tain batteries, where one uses

acid compounds. –––

“Besta” says hello, as she sends

the enclosed money and asks me to thank you

profusely for the stove. Engel sends her

greetings! – she talks repeatedly about silver foxes and

about “distilling liquor” for me, – as she

understands it is necessary to keep my

asthma and bronchitis at bay. When I am

totally recovered your will hear more from me. Say hello

to your entire family from everyone here. Your Astrup

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