
Just sent papers &c: to Jessie, St Louis—dont don't hear much, but suppose she is there & [damage] up affairs &c: & is well—Havn't Haven't [damage]ing of Lou or Geo: for awhile [damage] well no doubt—Sold a [damage] yesterday—having a pre[damage] bad time—grip, gastric & bladder troubles—am sitting here as usual—stormy weather here, (stand it well though in this stout old little house)—have just had a good visitor f'm Australia—read L of G. out there, said there were many there suits them—was unwell & had to dismiss him—am afraid I am not sending you a very cheery letter, sister dear—try to do better next time[cutaway]
