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Also, let us now what money you will have us send - Mrs Mary Owen wife of O.T. Owen, of Cin. O. died at her mother's in Floyd, last Sab. morning - and was buried on Wednesday - I was not able to go to the funeral - as her lands from us to Remsen were blocked up with snow drifts - and there was no opening any other way - She had just returned the preceding Thursday in feeble health - We have not heard the particulars - A great trial for her mother and the rest of the family - and for Owen especially. She was at Cin they had to telegraft to Cincinnati - Please to inform Mr. Griffiths folks 6th Aer. that we had sent everybody to Gen & to Wales from January - unclear on and will continue of course - I thought that it was their wish that I shall do so.

My Dear Sister, - I will add a little to Father's and Mother's letter, though only a little. We were very much shocked and I know you will be, to hear of the death of Mary Owens. Had you written to her since you got her letter in the Fall? Sarah Thomas has been very sick this week - was some better yesterday, we have not heard today. She took cold several weeks ago, and has been poorly ever since. Her mother is pretty well now. Ellen Griffiths was down to Gwen's two or three weeks ago - stayed three or four days - she is quite feeble this winter - and Morris is poorly too. They are both taking treatment from Dr. Giteau. Ellen thought if you would only come


I have not written so much as this since I wrote to you before .