Chicago
Nov. 23, 1874
Dear John,
I have just got home after a ride in a very cold wind storm.
I was quite cold and so was Price who
rode home with me. And my folks just handed
me your letter dated the 19th.
I suppose that you had not received my letter although I think that
perhaps it was not time for I did not receive the money that I expected to, so
I sent you what I had hoping that you received it all right.
I think the money is going to be very hard to get this winter. I am using a good deal of money just now too to
pay for some models and patterns. I am about
taking four different patents out and of course it all costs money but will get
it all back soon. I am going to help you
for all that just as fast as I get my money, but of course you must have a little
patience for a little while and it will be all right.
I shall expect to hear from you soon again and if you have
got a tub of butter ready I wish you would send it to me for I want it for old
Mr. Goodwillie. He wants me to get it for him very much and I would like to
please him for he has been a good friend to me, etc.
Richard was here yesterday to make or consult us about
getting married Christmas and wants his money that I owe him, and of course I
told him he should have it. I suppose he
will write to you about it soon.
Frances Jones, Louisa’s girl, has been here this week to
help Frances and she has had so much to do that she had to have some help to do
it.
I must close for tonight in love to you all hoping that this
will find you feeling somewhat better than when you wrote on the 19th
and that your eyes may be restored to their usual health for you know that
green backs are good for the eyes.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
From yours affectionately,
Edwin
PS – I spoke to Richard about getting his picture to send
you and he said the next time he was home that he would have them taken and I
should have them to send you.
E
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