Fayette, Mo.

June the 30^th 1861.

 

My Dear "Mary",

                                    Perhaps you may have been somewhat uneasy about me, if so, allow me to inform you of my safe arrival. I have but a few minutes to write and shall have to be very brief. I arrived at Glasgow some 3 or 4 days ago but being constantly "on the go" could not find an opportunity to write to you. I was very much disappointed in not meeting Richard up here and also my not being able to carry out the objects of my trip—I suppose you know the reasons why. I expect to remain up in this part of the country for some 3 or 4 weeks / until something more favorable presents itself. I start for Mexico in a few minutes (the reason of my great haste in writing) where I shall remain a few weeks and will have "plenty to do" from there I do not yet know where I will go probably I shall come home if nothing of usefulness can be done. I should like to give you an account of my trip but shall have to defer it for the present as also a good many other things in "these times". I have a sixty miles ride before me to day so I know you will excuse me for not writing more. I shall write again soon. One of the dearest of little cousins sends her best love to you. I would love to write / more to you if I could. I would give anything in reason to see you. Give my love to Alice and tell to write to me and let me have the "latest news". I must close.

 

"Mary" wont you answer this?

 

            You know how dearly I would love to hear from you.

 

My address for the present

 

will be Mexico. Andrain Co. Mo.

 

                                                                        With all the love of a true

                                                                        and devoted heart I remain

                                                                                    ever Yours.

                                                                                                Johnnie.

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