McFarland-Russell Letter, July 16, 1871 - Page 4

Kate I tell you [Bec?] & Fannie play it old. he [way lays?] the
road he met me that eveing when I was going in to Mrs
Smiths and asked me where I was going I says I am going
there but did not tell him that Miss Fannie and I were
going any where and when her and I started here come
Bec puffing like he was out of breath and we asked him
what was the matter and he said that a Cow got after
him and run him up that way we then told him
to come along with us and we would keep the Cows
off of him. he was all right then I tell you the old
woman would give me fits if she knew it. you bet we man
-age to keep it a secret. I also saw Miss [Zennie?] &
Miss Rebecca. I think [Gwen?] and Beck are going to give
us a wedding this week. tell Mag that Walter wont be
home before September tell her she must not cry
about it. if she cries tell her who said you wouldnt.
well Kate I think I have written quite enough nonsense
for one time. I could fill up this sheet but enough is
enough of anything. Kate you must not get mad at my
rough jokes. allow me to speak freely and you may do the
same. Kindest regards to all tell Ma to be sure and come
Good by[sic] write soon to your true Friend
Robert E. Russell