p.

she was a person for a long while. I am glad she is
better, be careful. Does thee not think a journey
on the water will be beneficial? (say crossing
the Connecticut on a bridge) I do not know what
the latest war news is, nothing important I
presume. I am going to wait a week or so before the
next alarming report is digested - Love to all
my relatives and friends. Remember me kindly to
Reuben - I have no more ideas to put down in
brillliant language and elegant penmanship,
so I will bid thee a kind and affectionate
Adieu
Ann King Stevens.

[I?] good mind to have my last sheepskin written so.

[w/ 7-21-1863
to M. S. Putnam