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10 A. M. — Have reached cousin Thomas' all right. They did not meet me as it was so early, they would have had to start before the street cars start. I got along without any difficulty and am glad enough to rest after my twelve hours ride - feel well. Hope father's side is better and that Mother and Anna pretty well and the rest of you.

I did not get that book in Utica, and so had money enough to get some wine for Anna. Suppose she will get a letter from Ellen Griffiths tonight about it. Hope it will not startle her to get that envelope with another hand writing than mine inside. I did not think of that till too late to rectify the mistake if mistake it was.

It was very pleasant for us? to have the company of John R. Richards and wife so far. It may quite light when they left at Sing Sing. They were going to visit Mrs. Richards' sister at Tarrytown but as the night express did not stop there they were obliged to get off at S. S. and wait for the next train. Give my best love to Mrs. Thomas, I was so sorry not to call on her and Mrs. Wms. and Mrs. Wm. Roberts. Luther went with me to the depot. Annie Jones and Katie were not at home, had gone to see cousin Jennie Hughes.

Good bye now with love to all. I must try to get this in the mail as soon as possible so that there may be a chance of you having it tomorrow night. Mary.

text along side I hope you can read the first page. This paper and envelope are soiled by my lunch.