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seemed to have quite recovered. However, last night at Buccino, as I
was lying down, the same thing happened as at San Gregorio. Two
doctors were summoned at once and prescribed a second bleeding. . .
They ordered me to return immediately to Oliveto, partly on account
of the climate, and partly that I might consult the celebrated
physician, Don Joseph Salvatore. He is not at present at home, but
his brother, the Archpriest, assures me that he will return this
evening. I beg your Reverence to tell me what to do. Do you wish me
to return to Caposele? If so, I will come back immediately. Should
you, however, desire me to continue the quest, I will raise no
difficulties. My chest really appears to me to be in a better state than
when I left home, and my cough is no worse. Send me a strong
Obedience and all will go well. I am very sorry to disturb your
Reverence, but do not be alarmed. My dear Father, it is nothing.
Recommend me to God, that He may cause me to do His Holy Will
in all things.

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