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  Farmer Village, Seneca Co. N.Y. Dear Friend Whitman

I suppose you think I have forgoten​ forgotten​ you and well you might think so for I have been very negligent in writing to you but you will please forgive me as when I returned from the Army I felt that I was 3 years behind and must soon do something tword​ toward​ fixing for old age. I have been in the West for 4 years past and returned to York State a few weeks ago think of staying here for a time to take care of my mother—her health is quite poor.

As I spoke of forgeting​ forgetting​ you I will say I have not forgot you nor your friendly kindness twords​ towards​ me in Army​ Armory​ Square Hospital I have thaught​ thought​ of you   so many times and wondered where you was and how you was geting​ getting​ along I suppose you are in Washington so I will run the chances of taking this chat with you their​ there​ . Now Father Whitman I wish to ask you a few questions concerning the soldier land Bounty Bill how much can a soldier that served 3 years take up and how long has he got to live on it before he can get a title also I wish to ask your advise​ advice​ where would be the best locality to take up said land I know you are better posted about these things than I am and shall expect what you have to say for the best. How are the times in the City now I dont​ don't​ expect it is as livly​ lively​ as during the war. I should like to see you very much why cant​ can't​ you come out here and spend a little time if you are not buisy​ busy​ come out and spend the summer I will do all I can to make it pleasant for you friend Wood lives near here he is well.

 

I have lost track of nearly all my old chums if I was able to travil​ travel​ I would like to see some of them for they were dear good boys. One thing more I would like to ask you could you get me a variety of flower seeds if so I will send you the money to pay for them and your trouble

I will have to draw my letter to a close for fear of wearing your patients​ patience​ to read it Please except​ accept​ my love and best wishe​ wishes​ and please write soon and Oblige

your ever true Friend Thomas M. Woodworth Direct to Farmer Village Seneca Co. N.Y.

P.S. Please send me some of your Poems your choise​ choice​ ones for I always enjoyed them so much when you read them to me in old ward A I never shall forget what pains you took to help pass away our weary hours Our Heavenly Father will reward you for it.

Tom     From Tom Woodworth   New York D P.O