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Remsen, Jan. 6, 1862

Dear Sis, Our friend have been in consultation with the heads of this household and have decided that next week Thursday is to be the appointed day for our donation. Lewis and Eddie printed the tickets this P.M. Eddie had set it up during the A.M. - We have not yet done anything to prepare for the occasion, except Mary this afternoon has been putting the things a little closer together in the dark clothes-press out of the kitchen. We do not wish you to come home until you have finished your visit providing you get through by donation time. We could