Friday Morning Dec 16th Dear Mother a word more this Morning. after writing you last evening. thare was a great Collision on the Grand Trunk R.R. I have not learned the full Details of it yet it is in sight of My Ward. I saw the fire I understand thare was an [Lady?] and child Burned up alot. the Engineer of the Pass- train. But you will see the account in the Days Paper so I will close Yours truly B F Marsh W.M. Ward C. I recd Alvahs letter this morning and will reply as soon as possable in Much haste Frank