
I received your much welcome note some time ago, but have been so very busy that I
have not had time to write to you. You cant think how pleased I was to get your
letter and to learn that you thought of your Jersey friends while so far away from
us, yet I was sorry to
to hear that you have been ill I hope when you get this you will
be enjoying better health. Joe was very sick two or three weeks ago, but is better
now; and I am enjoying my usual good health. I suppose you wonder what has kept me so busy I will tell you. Lizzie Hider has been staying
with me for two weeks past, and I have had so much sewing to do for Ruth—
getting ready for festivals, picnics and
such—that it all has
kept me very busy but the picnics will soon be over and then I shall not have so
much to do
Do you hear from the Gilchrists often it has been some time since Mother heard from
them. You spoke of being reminded of me so much up there. I wish I could be there
for I think I should enjoy a visit up that way very much and particularly this warm
weather. I think you
need to be glad you are away in a cool climate this warm weather, for it has been
almost hot enough to roast a body down here. It is getting late and news is scarce I
will close
With love from Joe and my self

