June 21, 1865

June 21, 1865

Letter from Sarah E. Andrews to James A. Andrews, June 21, 1865
Hudson, Wis.

Wednesday Eve.

June 21, 1865

No. 88

Dear Brother,

I am all alone this evening, our people have all gone to prayermeeting. I will pass the time by writing to you. You wonder why I too am not at the meeting. I was afraid I might take cold in my face if I went.

I do not know as you will believe me for I can hardly believe it myself. I actually had all my decayed teeth out yesterday, only eight. Wasn't I brave? I have not felt as well for some time as I have today. Your friend Dr. Nichols took them out. Have you ever had that tooth taken out you were talking about having out last fall?

I went down town today, and went into Ruggs. He asked me when I heard from Jim. I told him I never heard from him. If he meant Jimmie, I heard from him today. Someone then asked about Charlie. Mr. Rugg wanted to know who he was, if he was the brother that was home a short time ago. I told him he was the brother he was trying so hard to get as a substitute last winter.

Lavett Clapp is in town, she is only going to make a short visit. She does not look as pretty as she used to.

Our folks came from church before I had finished writing so I left this 'til this morning. We are as hard at work as we can be getting mother ready. I have not been able to do much for more than a week. I think now I shall feel more like work and we shall get her ready soon.

Mary got to her journey's end in safety and found Harriett well. Little Charlie is as good as he can be. Mother and I are invited to Mrs. Merritt's this afternoon. It has been very cold all the week, but is getting a little
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warmer, still a fire is not uncomfortable.

Your letter came yesterday all safe with the script.

I must leave you to write to Charlie. We have not heard from him for more than a week. Goodbye. Excuse great haste.

Sarah E. Andrews.

Remember me to Frank and Ira. The fifty dollars have arrived.