March 28th /1886As Written:86
I hasten my reply to say I regret I shall not be in BrooklynEditorial Note: Brooklyn, New York before your class commences.. I rejoice in your success, but why work so hard? We cannot stay here always in my way of thinking, & who will thank you? This you have problem As Written: problm dear. How is your dear sister? The winter here has been cold, & dreary, & I have been confined in my room sick for a week, & I may say nearly all winter. & here are quite a number of your students, & they do not seem able to cure. I expect the power lies with your own dear selfAs Written:dearself. Have you plans for the summer? I think it was fortunate I happened here at one time, will tell you Oh! So much when we meet. May our FatherEditorial Note: God allow this I so long to see you, dear one with love & kiss
P.S. IsAs Written:I Katie with you? If so remember me to her.