cams_hparker_2311_f004_013_2

I find it to be impossible to find
any one, who will take so much
interest in one's business as a partner,
and as Mr N. [Ephraim Noyes] is a good honest man,
when he is here, and well everything
goes along smoothly, and we are able
to do more business, than when he
is away.

I do not think Mr Noyes [Ephraim Noyes] feels
perfectly well yet, but he appears to
be much better than he was when he
first returned from Oregon, and I
rather think that if his health con-
tinues to improve that he will finally
give up the idea of retiring home
until another spring. Although I expect
his wife wishes very much to have him
return this spring, as she writes about
being very lonesome, missing him
very much, &c. which makes him
feel as though he ought to be with
his family, instead of spending his
time in California. But after all,
we are situated now I do not think
he can do better than to remain
awhile just as he now is. And I
hope he will conclude to do so.

[written upside down on top edge:]
I received a letter from Cousin Jennie.
She writes that her health is not first rate
which I am sorry to hear.

[written on left margin:]
Eli. W. Harrison a young man who formerly tried with Appleton
Lawrence, was here a few days ago. He works at farming in San
Jose. He is well, but would like to be back in the town of P. [ Pepperell ]

H. A. P. [Henry A. Parker]