
Yours of the 7th came to hand some time ago, but I have not as yet taken time to answer it. I have been about sick with a cold on my lungs, and after my days work was done I did not feel like writing.
I hope you are enjoying good health this winter. I am going to give up my place the first of Apr. I dont think it avisable for me confine myself to a store.
My health will not admit of it. I Red a letter from Miss Howard last evening stating
that her sister died last fall—I had not heard from her since I left
Washington. How I pity her.
Often when my
mind wanders back to the days that I spent in Armory Square, I
can but cry. I often think I see her coming toward me, and the same sad smile on her
countenance as in thoes those
days. I cannot tell how much I owe you & Miss Howard for favors while
in Hospital at Washington. I lost a very near and dear
friend and Brother in the Service of the United States and I know how to pity thoes those
that meet with similar losses.
I cannot write more at present But beleive believe me sincerely your true Friend although I am far away from you.
My Hearts desire is that you may live a long and happy life and when you leave this Earth you may be prepared for a better life—
Hoping to hear from you soon I close

