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shake the bottle well. The ink I am writing with is made from those ink powders. I am sorry about Bill's picture and hope you bought her a new Album. I wonder if she is really going to Aurora this summer. You visited at Whiteheads of course somewhat. The more severe you are on those who call old Abe a fool the better. I just stop talking when that begins. Cole? won't get a good picture if she sits so that the light, however dim shines in her face.

Goodbye darling.

Your Affectionate Husband

If you haven't sent for the Independent yet - hold on. I will try to earn that money and more.

Simeon Whiteley