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Hillsdale, Sep.6.1875

Dear Sister Mary,

   I have thought so much of you of late and longed so much to hear from you.  I am ashamed that I have been so long without writing to you.  Do you know that I dread to write letters more than I used to.  I suppose I am growing old.  Isn't that strange? We have ha a very pleasant summer, not very warm, and have all been well. which is such a great blessing.  Mr. B. says he feels as well and strong as he did ten years ago.  I hope you will some time be able to come out and see us here.  We mean to see you next summer if we can but that seems so long to anticipate.

along top of page Evening. I am alone this evening, Mr. B. and John are in faculty meeting and Hattie is in society. So I think I will write to Kansas. I have not heard from John for some time. I am owing him a letter. With much love to yourself and all and hope to year soon, Elisabeth