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[across top] and annoying cruel treatment from Mather; looked very worn and out of health still. I hope he will improve greatly, now he can rest and enjoy our dear home which is so comfortable. I shall be very busy now, with a seamstress she mending and cleaning all Fred's costumes then I do them all up on camphor and pack them away. it takes three weeks to do them nicely With much love and kisses, from us both, I remain your affectionate wife, Julia R. P. Dodge

May 30th 1888

My Dear Husband,

I am very sorry to learn from your letter, received by our Son, day before yesterday. That you are still suffering so much from your Rheumatism; Fred and I are wondering and hopeing, you will be able yourself today, to take charge of the ceremonies, of this Decoration Day, and the dedication of the Monument, to the Heroes of our War of 1812. In your letter to me, in answer to mine, urgeing you to try; my Panacea, for Rheumatism; Agers Compound Extract of Sassaparilla. You do not say, one word about, if you