6 my letter to day but my eyes ache so that I can not do any better. You see I have written a letter besides this and they
are tired out so you will overlook all scrawling I am sure? for I could not wait any longer to write to you Now mate be prompt
if you cannot take much time and tell me as near as you can when you will be home. Most lovingly Joanna Tell May I want
her to send her love to me.