
Chief Engineer's Office—Aqueduct Commissioners.
Room 213, Stewart Building.
Benjamin S. Church,
Chief Engineer.
George S. Rice,
Deputy Chief Engingeer. Burlington. Friday 188 Dear Walt
Yesterday, Thursday, I was to see Eddie—I
had to take a carriage, as the cars did not run to suit me. I would have had to stay there a long time,
five or six hours or else reach home very late. I found Eddie very well—he said he would like to
see you. He looked very neat and nice about his person—he has lost nearly all his teeth, and that
makes him look a little different. I left him comfortable in regard to clothes. I had a letter from
Jessie yesterday also—she returned from Memphis May 1st, enjoyed her visit,
and I think her letter was more cheerful. She said that she had not heard from you for a long time. I
have had three letters from C. Heyde—nothing new. (The party he spoke
of in your letter that I had, was merely this. The Club that I belong too, met at our house
the last day of April and I gave Hannah a slight outline of the day they were only
here about three hours and I thought it might please Hannah to tell her about it! This was the party.
Sunday I suppose you will have some sort of a meeting of old friends to remember your birthday—I
hope you may have a good time. I enclose this hdk—the only thing I have by me—Geo
is sitting here reading the Tribune.