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My principal amusement at W's was fishing, reading the back No's of the Atlantic, and after tea riding horseback. Jonthan had just bought a new sidesaddle. I had a good time, much better than I anticipated, though I was sorry to be away' from Church on Sunday. It was not convenient to come here on Saturday. On the way home I made seven dollars by buying $40.00 Demand notes for $45.00 legal tender, selling them today for $52.00. That's my first "make." I think it very safe to say that I shall be here or hereabouts for the next three weeks; although the snow has greatly diminished on the range the past week. It is all gone off the East and South side of Longs Peak (except in deep Ravines)- even above the timber line. We are waiting for certain authority from the circumlocution Office at Washington. On my return from the mountains last week. I had letters from the Haven's. Mrs. H. said she had not heard from you