FL7419043

Logan House
20" Novr

1862

My dear Brothers James & William
Sister Emily & Neice [Niece] Elizabeth

For as such, in the fulness of
my heart with out further preface
I call you hoping as your dear
brother has made me one of you by
name, and kindred, you may
let me be so – in the truest sense of
the word: let me be taken into your
affections as well as into your family
circle: When the heart is full as
mine is, words come slowly & seem
but cold; so I shall [original text crossed out- but] only say that
I trust we may have many happy
days to gether; to know and love each
other, tho' I must warn you not
to believe all that my dear Husband