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Remsen, May 14, 1863 Dear Brother & Sister, Yours was last evening received. I am exceedingly sorry about those rennets. I thought they were sent early in April as I had written to Alexander to request him to do so. I had addressed his letter A.B. Roberts, I ought to have added Roberts &Sons. The P.M. did not know who A.B. Roberts was and so the letter remained in the office till it was advertised- almost a month. I received a letter from Alexander a few days since stating that he had not sent the rennets and anatto- Monday I think. Some day last week, as soon as as I knew they they had not then been sent, I

along the top: to read that book of which you write before sending it but I think I will wait no longer. We are all pretty well. Will write again in a few days if Maggie is no better. We all send much love to you all aff your sister Jennie Everett. different hand: I saw Alexander in Utica yesterday- the rennets have been sent by Express. I hope you will get them now. This delay was very mortifying —Your father.