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I am well I not getting along very well I hare four good.
dresses and a new hat I am going to Sunday school. I
would like to hear from my sister I have a good place and
they treat me very well I am learning to read and cipher
pretty well and I can milk almost as well as Mrs P please
write soon and tell me where sister is I think I must close
my letter from this time nothing more at this time but re-
main your friend A.

"FROM DARKNESS UNTO LIGHT."

In 1861— Little Vagrant.
In 1866—A Young Gentleman.

L. U. Co PA
ME PALMER

Dear Friend :

I have failed to keep my promise; but hope you will for-
give me, and remember though I have delayed writing; you
have by no means been forgotten, but have, and shall ever be
kindly cherished, and loved, for the many acts of kindness
you have shown me. Oh how much I owe you!!! Been get-
ting along finely since you visited me. My health has been
very good, I am growing quite tall, trying to be useful, yet
sometimes fail. I am going to school, expecting to go seven
months. Have four studies—like them pretty well; A short
time ago we had a county fair, which was very nice; and at-
tended by crowds of people to see the horse racing. I am go-
ing to get a Centenary medal—have earned money enough to
get it myself. I would like to see you. Please excuse all
mistakes. Ever remember your indebted friend,

S. T.
P. S. Enclosed you will find my card. S. T.

"TRANSFERRED."

"When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord

will take me up."

July 22d, 1866.
Ma PALMER

Respected Friend.
I have been thinking of writing too you for some time, I