
Somehow I was always under the impression that the picture we have had so long was
Jessie's which occassioned the demand for a photo of Manhatta. The picture of Jessie which you
propose to send us, will compose the twain, and we shall not need one of Manhatta:
I like that name! and my enthusiasm was rekindled in a very lively degree by the presence of these two
blooming girls greeting me so warmly, calling me "Uncle Charlie" — I had just
returned from a
second visit to the Adirondacks the day after they
arrived. Han was sick — very sick. I doubt that she will ever be hale and strong, or normal again.
She thinks that, if she could make you a
visit, and have a good long rest, she would be restored. You could suggest to her
that, if at any time she would like to make you a visit, you would be prepared to
recieve her: If, for the time, you could furnish a couple of rooms. It may be
necessary. I had a talk with Dr Lund lately: he thought
it would be beneficial to write to her. Continue the Phila Press: visit the
Progress. dont need it. George sent word that she should come,
at any time, and remain with him as long as she desired.