McFarland-Russell Letter, August 13, 1871 - Page 4

get any worse. I think Ma is some better. she sat
up more and has more strength though she is very
week[sic] yet. It isnt so far to go for a Dr now Dr
Alston has come back to Newton to practice he [crossed out "is"]
boards at Judge Wingates.

I would like very much ^to get^ and be thankful to
you for a cutting of the Geranium

I had almost forgotten ^to^ ask about & your friends
Miss Fannie and Bee, all Fannie can do
is to "bear up [bear?] [on?]". Mrs S. will relent after while
as there is nothing I want - in Orange I will
thank you for your assistance. I think I
have written quite enought of my nonsense for
I intend to leave a place for my name if I
have to leave a sentence unfinished. if I did not
feel as lonesome I would write a long letter this little
note will lengthen before you finish it, though.
Write me a good long letter if you want
to please your true friend

K.C. McFarland