McFarland-Russell Letter, May 30, 1880 - Page 2

a happier in another world
If any consolation can be afforded
under So heavy an affliction
as you & I have experienced
it must come from a higher
power.
I have heard my mother speak
so often of her Uncle & Cousin
Thomas McFarland. I would
be glad Oh! so glad to meet
one one at least of the McFarland
family

Hopeing that I may again hear
from my relations in Texas

I remain as ever

Lawson Reid