April 20, 1865 pg 6

you and tell them what a
gay deceiver you are, and how
you trifled with my young
affections, and when I get
to be a man I'll call you out
and give you a dose of warm
lead. May won't let me write
another word so good bye -- be
a good boy, mind your mother
go to sabbath school and if
you firmly believe that the
world is round and -- has no
end, you will die when the
time comes and go to the
best place that is ready for you
where I will be waiting with
open arms to receive you -- if
nothing takes place to prevent,
but if you know all doubtful
things are uncertain, so don't
die for that especial purpose
because I might change my

you and tell them what a
gay deceiver you are, and how
you trifled with my young
affections, and when I get
to be a man I'll call you out
and give you a dose of warm
lead. May won't let me write
another word so good bye -- be
a good boy, mind your mother
go to sabbath school and if
you firmly believe that the
world is round and -- has no
end, you will die when the
time comes and go to the
best place that is ready for you
where I will be waiting with
open arms to receive you -- if
nothing takes place to prevent,
but if you know all doubtful
things are uncertain, so don't
die for that especial purpose
because I might change my