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   Sacramento Sept. 10th 1865
 Miss Ottilium? Roberts
 Jefferson PO Ia or Ill?.
    Dr Cousin

Yours of July 26th came to hand few days ago for which we all are greatly indebted hoping in the future to be oftener advised of each others welfare — I mailed unclear Sts. a letter to Clark some 3 weeks ago, thinking you had not recd the one already acknowledged - .

 The latest news from Lou? was Santa Fe July 24 - 65. He had just got in from the interior of Texas with cattle for Gove of which he has - contracts. - He has done well so far. But takes great risks of Body & nerves does not mention of coming home has been gone now 4 years - His address is Caf S. L. B. Franklin Texas - Anna is still at Iowa City Reese River - striving to make something - I will forward your letter and request her to write you.  I never hear her mention of receiving any letters from you for many years. 
 Father is at Home - in good Health & strength