I recived received your welcom welcome and expecd expected letter was glad to here hear from you I neglect wrighting writing for I am not much on a right but I must wright write to you Moather Mother ses says I aught ought to right write to one that was a friend in time of need I am glad to know that you are living I should like to see you very much if I could I would but traviling traveling cost money and I did not get much from where I am I supose suppose their there is not much call for help in Campdin Camden I get 4 dollers dollars per month pencion pension but every little helps in hard times very plesent pleasant weather and crops look well here since the rain we had last weak week I am working by the month since I came home from York St
I can come home very every Sunday and as I looked at your pictur picture I sed said I must wright write eny how anyhow if ever so poor a letter but you will excuse from a friend though many miles away this world is ful full of trouble and we and we all have our share sum some is blest blessed with health and wealth while others . . . want but I am glad to get along and be most well
I can allways always find work wright write again
My love to you and good wishes, Yours truly