Grand Detour Jan 30 1858

 

Dear Neac

I want to see you all very much at this time but cant for whea are very fir from each other I wish I cold sea you all this day I am sow lonsom I think I shal return to maine this spring whe ar all in good health at this time I hope these lins will find you and all of my relation well giv my best respects to all whou ask after me I have puty much givin up the idea of goin west this spring 

 

I have not any thin to write you for news but aprotracted meatin comenced last wensday eavening for to hold two weeks I atend every nite full of glorey they have brout back three old back sliders to nite whee must have some convirts or it will be a dade set for this place

 

            tel Mr Harice the farmers is plowing hear to day for their spring crops the weather is fine and warme the river is all open the wild gees and ducks is swiming in plain site of mee whil writing 

 

I want you to write mee tel me how the winter is in N H I want you to write me often you be whair you may be if you can for I am more atached to my friends than I ever thout I cold bee I must bid you all good by at this time

 

this is from yours

truley R Hamilton

to his Neace E Hamilton

 

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Grand Detour Ill. Jan 30 1858

            R Hamilton (uncle)

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