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Whitestown, Dec. 6. Dear Jennie,

  I was made glad by your letter this morning quite unexpectedly. Thank you for writing so soon. Tuesday afternoon Eddie and I went to Mr. Ellis Ellis and introduced ourselves? as Mr. Everett's children and inquired if I could get a boarding place there. Mrs. Ellis said that they would take me right away if they had room but their house was full. She had a man and his wife and child with them. She was very kind and told where Mr. David Roberts lived. We went there and met with a warm welcome. We met Martha on the

written sideways me. So I am here tonight and feel quite at home. Last night I staid to Mr Roberts so that I might get to singing school with Mother. John Ellis and his sister Ruth Ellis Ellis’ children called at Mr Roberts and gave us a ride there and back. It was at New York Mills taught by Rev Edward Jones. I saw cousin Jane Ann and Samuel they invited us up some Friday night and stay over the Sabbath. They inquired about you all and especially Aunt Sarah. It is late tonight Eddie says they are getting about nicely have got about half settled YCe? was here tonight with me to Mr. Roberts and we both staid to supper. He brought me up again then was to his room he is in good spirits. Good night.