Portage May 23rd 1880 My very dear brother John So you have at last taken unto yourself a wife. I wish you and your dear
partner every possible happiness in life. May Gods blessing attend your every step and may we all at last meet an unbroken
family at His right hand When are you coming to make that long looked for long longed for visit I think you might make your
wedding trip right home here I am anxious to make the acquaintance of my new sister. I wrote you a letter shortly after you
left Alaska but received no answer but excuse