July 8, 1866 pg 7

I told her what you said about
having her come and live with us
sometime. She says "I shall be delight-
ed! The sooner the quicker". She thinks
possibly she might serve her Country
by taking charge of the -- there I won't
write any more of her nonsense.

Tomorrow will be a busy day -- lots
of packing to be done. I've got the
linen duster you advised. Your
Mother made it for me and it really
looks quite pretty -- Lue says so.

I wish she was in better health.
I hate to leave her when she is so
unwell. I shall miss Lue sadly.

Can't stop to write more.
Be a good boy. God bless you --
Good bye dear.

Aff.
Nellie