Elsie Oct=3-65

Friend Emma
		with regard to that
school I dont know as I can do any 
better than to take it. you may
tell your fathur if you will that
I have concluded to try it again
this winter. I will do the best
I can at any rate. I did intend
to come over there this week but
under the present circumstances
I shall not be able. since [Ja?] was
there one of our number has
been taken away by death, our 
baby, she died last Saturday &
was burried Sunday. we miss
her very much. it is the first
time that I ever was called upon
to mourn the loss of a near friend
[Ja?] was telling me that Ella was

sick I would like to know if she
is better and how are all the rest
of the folks well as I have nothing
more to write – I will close by sending
my respects to all who may inquire
pleas write to me, Em. I should
be very glad to get a letter from
your your with respect, [Weltha,?]