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198Letter Nr. 58Paris, October 16, 1837My dearest Joseph! Greetings!In the name of our long-standing fiendship, pardon me if I impose onyou with these few words.How mean of Alphonse Kropiwnicki and Michael Jaroszewski, to giveno reply at all to my recent urgent letters. I beg you, by all that is dearest inyour life: Do not follow their example!I have not had a letter from my brother for three years. And it has beeneven longer since I had any news about Alexandra. Therefore, I am asking youto write as soon as you can, telling me all that you know, and all that you couldfind out about her. Where is she now, and where has she been for all thiswhile? N.B. Time is a great teacher... Do not fear to tell me the whole truth,without hiding anything. That's all I ask. Above all. I take it for grantedthat you will love me always, as a good friend.Give my greetings to Alphonse and Michael, and tell them that Icontinue to love them, in spite of their meanness. If Michael is in a position torepay the debt he owes me, of which he is aware, he can send the money incare of Królikowski. Greetings to Anthony Barciński, Theodore Wosiński andall of our friends and acquaintances.Ever yours, Bogdan.October 16, 1837My address: Paris, Boulevard Montparnasse 25. After you receive this letter,answer within three days, at the latest. As we are friends, I beg you.