A Happy New Year to you Darling. & Many. I love the pretty GreetingEditorial Note: This greeting is not extant. because it came from a loved one, whose name I reverence, & cherish- I regretted I did not know the Washington address of Gen C.W. & so Mrs Leonard goes to BEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts today, & will see you, Why can't As Written: cant I? By all means make your arrangements to go: abroad next Spring, this is in confidence, I will tell you why when we meet I have my own reasons for only sending love by another I prefer directness I am well, & my own Dr now. How is this? You did not speak of the Beautiful Builders, Did you receive it clear? You look up that Coat of arms McNeil I mean so I can see it when I do go to Boston. I shall not go in Care of any person. I am still able to battle with life; & its incidents. With much love, & many kisses upon thy dear face,
Lovingly YoursAs Written:Yrs