I suppose you remember that in 1861 your Husband was confined in Libby prison. You was anxious to go to WashingtonEditorial Note: Washington, D.C. to try to secure his release. For lack of means to do so you applied to me for assistance; and I loaned you money for that purpose. I have learned by what I read in the papers. that you are in easy circumstances financially. If so, I thought perhaps you would think it right to refund that money with interest. The money loaned with interest amounts As Written: amouts to the present time, to $96.00Editorial Note: $96.00 in 1899 is the equivalent of $3,134.11 in 2021.. which sum I think really belongs to me. If you will send me that money, it will help me greatly in my old age as I am now in my As Written: ry 80th year
Saco Maine
P. O. Box 564
The amount loaned was $30.00 thirty dollarsEditorial Note: $30.00 in 1899 is the equivalent of $979.41 in 2021.