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were impassible. You have been taxed $45 and some cts. for graveling South Avenue Mrs. M^cVicar tax for the same purpose is over $50. We have all signed a petition to the Common Council asking more time and allowing us to gravel in front of our own premises I signed for you, and the authorities have given us to the first of May to do our own graveling and relieve us of the tax those who gravel themselves wont be taxed. Now I can have the road in front f your place graveled for just about one half the amount that you are taxed. shall I do it or not? Mr. Denny is taxed $105. Nearly every one on the street are doing their own graveling owing to the heaviness of the tax. I saw by the papers your reception at Lansing Michigan also of your visit to St. Louis. Mother, Rosetta, Libbie and all send their love, and hope you will return home safely when you shall have finished your engagements. I hope to hear from you soon in regard to the road.

Aff. Yr. Son

Cha^s R. Douglass