BLACKWELL FAMILY 
ELIZABETH BLACKWELL
From Goff A.[1898] 
April 28th
Dear Dr Blackwell
I must write
to tell you how enchanted
I am with your 
book: you have by
writing it added
one more item
to the debt of 
gratitude the
public already
owes you.
I am so glad
to find you are sofond of music -
her one passion.
Even when I was
so fortunate as to
enjoy the privilege
of your acquaintance
& care even if not
that came before I
ever met you I
had a deep
reverence for you,
this look would
make our closeness
for all of the

delightful young lady
who with such an
appreciation of fun
as well as of her
high calling, set
such an example
& did such truly
wonderful work by
her strong purpose
& high religious sense
 That day when
you took your
? ? ? ?
precious ?.
As it must be to 
all who ? you-[written in vertical margin:  Goff '98]

it is most touching
& affecting from the
wisdom & dignity
displayed by you &
the intense reverence
you inspired.
 Excuse me for
troubling you with 
all of I could not
? complimentary
esteem - & allow me
????
sincerely yrs
A Goff