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I have never regretted starting for a moment
I have seen many that have been there and
come home for their families I think my
family are better off in the stone house
Keep up good cheer I shall sell my outfitt [outfit]
and send the funds home as soon as possible
I have no more time at present, so may God
bless you and my darling children
I want James and Mary Jane to write to
me. I enjoy the journey first rate my
health never better.

Your affectionate husband

R. J. Boylan

Old Mr Franklin of forked creek died at or near
new fort Kerney [Fort Kearny] I saw his grave - Whiskey
I seen but 3 new graves on the plains only
one man sick we pass from 50 to 75 waggons [wagons]
daily. My motto is go ahead no indians [Indians] except
a few friendly ones. I may meet a train and
send home another letter