Coomer Sep 3rd /63
     Dear Cousin Agness.
		               I wrote you some
time since. but receiving no answer
thought I would write again.
We are well. but Mother. her health is
not good this summer. Fathers health
is better than last. he works. all the time
they are busy now, putting in their wheat
We have not thrashed yet. nor sold
our wool. it is 58 cts. now. it has been
as high as 70. Fruit is quite plenty.
Apples in abundance on the Ridge.
We will have a few to sell. No peaches
to sell. but enough for our own use.
Aunt Betsy is well. she was here
yestirday. She lives alone.

Jane. and her husband were here
a week ago. Jane health is good
enjoying herself well. She likes her new
home. very much indeed. Minerva has
not been home. in a long time. Mary is
well, I have had my Photograph
taken. I will send you one. also one 
of Mother & Charlie. Amy is going to have
hers taken. she will send one of hers. also
Ben. We would like one of your mother
father, Charlie & Ebbie. please send them.
Aunt Betsey is going to have hers taken. She 
will send one of hers. Dont' for'get to 
have your folks send theirs.
I am quilting. wish you were here to
help me a little. It is considerable
of work. I have two quilted. & two more
to quilt. I have [no idea?] when I shall
want them. Mr Lovell says! he thinks
he will be home, on a visit in about
six months. he has been gone. little
over two. Have you learned to spin
I cant' spin but can [knit?]. I am

going to knit two [illegible] to sell. I
am [saving?]. Have you had any new
dreses this fall. I have none yet. Am
going to get one soon. [Alapaca?], and
braid the skirt: they are fashionable
here. Ellen Rockwood is here visiting
she has got a glass eye. it is very
natural. She dont go home. She is
to George [illegible] to work. he keeps
[illegible] to [illegible]. Amy goes to School
also Charlie. It is getting dark, and
I must close. Write soon. very soon
		Love to all. Your Cousin
				Rosaltha