
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

