Midway Dec. 26. 1868

	Dear [illegible]
     I received your letter last wednesday
with your nice present which I assure
you I appreciate verry highly it is
verry pretty and has been admired
by every one that has seen it I
she will often think of the giver.
I was sorry to ha hear that your
ma and Pa was not much better
I hope they will be well soon give
them my kindest regards and
tell them I would like to see them
verry much. why cant you make
us a vesit I would like to see you
                         have
in Kentucky we ^ had some nice
bright days since I came home
and verry little cold weather so far
and the dullest christmas I ever saw
give my love to your Grandma
when you see her and except a large
portion of love from your aunt
		C.A Mc Connell