.MTM0.MzE4NTk

Hillsdale, Jan. 12, 1877

Dear Sister Jennie,

 Yours of Jan 6 we received day before yesterday. I wrote to J. Eddie that afternoon and intended to have written a few words to you but I sent the letter with the first opportunity. We were glad to hear that dear Mother is getting along as well and we judge from the tone of your letter that you all feel pretty bright and cheerful. We have not yet decided just what to do about going home; we have not much courage to stay till summer as we have lost our faith in Michigan air. We have heard of one man from

in top margin: this winter? give our love to them both. Wm. says "tell them I am the same old chap." We hope to get another letter from home tomorrow or Monday. I hope mothers cough is better. Tell Mary it is time she should write to us again. I suppose it will not do to expect too much from Anna. I wrote to Glyn this week. Give our love to Lewis and family. Does Maggie succeed in going to school this cold weather. Love to all from Sarah and William.