[This is the last of John's letters which were saved. He died about two years later]
Roseland, La.
June 12, 1890
Dear Arthur,
I forgot, when writing the other day, to say anything about
Howard’s colt, which I wish you or Robbie would trade off to someone for a
Champion mower and a two-horse corn plow, even if you have to give a calf to
boot. Those machines are very much need,
of course, and shall want when the time comes to use them. Howard & myself are agreed about this,
whatever you do with the colt.
Am glad to hear such flattering news in regard to the
crops. Your long letter, Ma, came to
hand two days ago, also Mattie’s nice letter too. We were all very much pleased to hear from you
all. I hope & trust that you, Ma, will soon
recover your usual good health as it grieves me very much when I hear that you
are ailing at all. Mattie is a jewel to come over to assist you
when necessary, or not necessary, and her willingness that tells big in her
favor. Many thanks to you, Mattie, for your
kindness.
I must cut this short as I have several other letters to
reply to. Our united love to all,
Father
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