1 Portage May 30 /72 Danl. Dear, It seems so very long since I have heard anything of you either directly or indirectly
that I thought I must write - although you have not answered my last letter - I hope you and your wife are both well I expect
you are getting on well in business but would be glad if you could send a few lines homeward at times - we are anxious to
hear from you - could you not try to make us a visit this summer - we would