[Written on top of paper upside down] I should be most happy to see you up here you know that I am sure.
Lockport Monday
A M Jan 29th 1867.
My Dear Mrs Reed
How do you do this clear cold weather? I have not heard whether you are at home as yet or not (but last week I spent one day with Mrs Mae [Greger?] in Joliet) and I was told Mr Reed was expected that day. I have been away for several weeks only returned one week ago – I rec’d your little note written on the Newspaper sent from Omaha and was very happy in hearing that Mr Reed was recovering from his illness – Through Miss Gordon (whose mother I know you
[Written on top of paper upside down] I should be most happy to see you up here you know that I am sure.
Lockport Monday
A M Jan 29th 1867.
My Dear Mrs Reed
How do you do this clear cold weather? I have not heard whether you are at home as yet or not (but last week I spent one day with Mrs Mae [Greger?] in Joliet) and I was told Mr Reed was expected that day. I have been away for several weeks only returned one week ago – I rec’d your little note written on the Newspaper sent from Omaha and was very happy in hearing that Mr Reed was recovering from his illness – Through Miss Gordon (whose mother I know you