illegible Portage Dec. 15th 1884 Dear Emma Your kind letter of Oct. 14th was duly received and gave me much pleasure I like
the photo you sent me of your baby very much and I hope all of your family still continue in the enjoy- -ment of good health-
I am very glad to know that Danl has quite regained his health and has also acquired a good practice tell him I enjoy my big
Massy illegible in this cold weather very much I hold every one of you continually in loving remembrance