Transcribe Gilbert, Karl, Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1864-06-20)

nwh [page 1] Hand change Gilbert June 20/64 Before breakfast Dear Professor

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Clark put on the floor of the pedestal Saturday, leaving a place for the tree. The left legs are completed & the right- hind will be in a few hours. then clean up and paint. Seippi had an attack of 'slow gait' Saturday, induced I presume by not being able to keep him steadily at work. He has been a little homesick but I think will revive again as he has today discovered a place where he can buy beer. The Sophmores beat the Freshman at baseball Saturday, 59 to 14. I did not tramp yesterday but went to Church with Clark in the morning The preacher preached on purity of soul and body. In the afternoon I commenced practice in accordance with the lesson of the morning by taking a swim in