Virginia April 30th/65
Dear Wife
Yours dated March 19th was received about a week since I was very glad to hear from you and that you were all well, and Willie better. I have been well as usual, so has Harry V. Charles we have had a very hard and stormy Winter Times have been very hard but are some better now. I think I shall be able to go East this Summer If I should not I will make arrangements for you to come out here. You say you have made up your mind that I am not coming home to stay you may be mistaken I think of settling down soon