2 her visits here has done for her then make up your mind to come. Have you painted that Helen or Wanda portrait you spoke
of in your last letter I think it would be a nice thing to do. We have Wanda painted in oil. It is beautiful but rather rough
looking for so young a subject. Watercolors would I fancy be better for delicate baby faces. You have not sent the photographs
of your children lately. Those boys must have grown into quite large chappies since I saw them in Kansas City one of your
children the baby we have not seen at all. As to our everyday aims doings I have written them all to the Portage part of the
family you will learn them there in margin: Give my kind regards to Willis. May you find the happiest home place Ever your
affectionate brother John