p.

please step in as the 2nd
bell rings for dinner at the
"Herders Hotel," (Russells'
Mills, Big Stranger,) Leaven-
worth Co. Kansas.) be satisfied
I found uncles family well
exceping Charley who had been
[underline]dangerously[/underline] sick; but was bet-
ter. was astonished to see the
bright-eyed boy so emaciated.
their baby is very bright &
smart. hasn't a name yet,
they are rather particular I guess.
suppose James will be on his
way here before thee gets this,
as uncle sent money to
George day before yesterday
I believe. "Give love to all
enquiring friends" accept
as usual very much thy-
self from thy loving son

[underline[Timothy Stevens.[/underine]