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Racine June 24th Dear Sister Your long expected letter came two days since- your last previous one was dated 1st of March, three months ago. You half promised a while ago to write me once a month without reference to answers,- so when when Apr. came I pleased myself with the prospect of a letter, but I watched and waited in vain- three long months passed without bringing a letter from any of you:- my last was from Isaac received soon after yours but which I have not answered because I did not know where he was- supposed he had probably left Milo, I am glad he is able to be there so long. I sent a letter to Mother and Joseph about two weeks since of which she does not make mention- perhaps it has not yet reached her. I expect you have been a very naughty girl, worked too hard and been 'kerful', just as you used to do sometimes: health is priceless in value, and I think it imperative duty to take some of it under all circumstances. All know or may know how much they can endure without injury, and should govern themselves accordingly. Oh if Joseph had realised what he was doing in those years of incessant exertion how gladly would he have made any sacrifice and retained sound bodily health. When my thoughts dwell on his sad condition, helpless, and I fear hopeless, it seems as if I could not have it so. it seems as if I must fly there to see him and comfort him. I do want to see you all very much, yet

[left side of letter and top] could dress her daughter so well and send her two years as she intends to the best school in the land, that people could spend their money for what they pleased to - this was when Miss was complaining of the work how tired they all were + I asked why they did not have help. If I could talk it I think probable I should tell our some little capers of Miss A. towards myself which would amuse and perhaps provoke you. but all these things are mere trifles, do not trouble me much nor would any if I was not so isolated or respects companionship. I believe meanness above any thing else is my abhorrence The weather is delightful, all nature is gay this will reach you before the 4th I hope; on that much of home write soon and often if you love me, Ann