p.

Morrisville Ma 12.1862

Dear Mother

As yesterday
was the day for me
to write but I thought
there would be no need
of writing as I should
be at home so soon
but I new that the
would [feel crossed out] think that
I was sick ( as the did
last winter) as I in-
tend to stay over one
day. so shall not
be at home untill [?]
day. Went to meeting
all day yesterday