McFarland-Russell Letter, August 22, 1871 - Page 4

eleven and only have written two pages, are you not sorry for me.
Well I thought I would tell you not to work too hard but I see
it will no use.

Ma says give her kindest regards to you. and I am not certain
that the rest of them sent theirs: Ann is writing so near me
for half a chance I could see to whom she was writing, but I will
not destroy her confidence in me. I think she has beaten me by two
pages. Write soon and let it be a long letter.

Goodnight Mr. Russell.
Your sincere Friend
Kate McFarland