cam_hparker_2311_f002_009.4

Give my love to Charles & Harriet & ask them to accept
from me a small present, consisting of a Gold quarter
dollar which I shall send them, thinking that they
will be something new to them as I believe they
are carried in no place excepting California
& it is but a few weeks since they first made their
appearance here. Tell C & H to write me if they recieve [receive]
them. The postage stamps you sent me were very
acceptable & I fear you robbed yourselves as you
wrote that you bought only 25 & you sent me 15.

I can procure them here now at the Post Office
for 3 cts [cents] each so that you need not be to the trouble
& expense of sending me any more at present.

The reason why I have sometimes Sent you letters
without paying the postage was because I would
get out of stamps & carry my letter to the P. O. when
it was closed, so that I could neither purchase
stamps nor prepay the postage. Therefore I have
often forwarded them at your expense.

I think I shall write a few lines to Esq. Jewett &
enclose in this letter which, if I do you will please
forward to him. I intend also to write a few lines
to C & H before the mail closes. Give my kind re-
gards to all my friends & you will please accept
my love with many kind wishes for your happiness
& general welfare. I hope I may hear from you
regularly as heretofore. Your affct [affectionate] Son
H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker]