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almost melt. The thermometer ranges to 95 today think of that for the 19th of June. I have engaged my potatoes for next winter at fifty cents a bushel cheap enough as yet.

     Monday 15 -- Last night was equal to the previous for its severe storms of Thunder lightning and rain. This Morning warm as usual walked up to Saratoga remained until a severe Thunder storm came up the middle of the afternoon.  rode down in the omnibus. found a letter in the office from Irwin with a scrap from Mate

     During the storm of Saturday night a horse was killed by lightning in town. Last week a new and large church was commenced here by the Presbyterians (old school) yesterday they organized and elected officers a Mr Barcalow President of the "Nemaha Valley Bank" and E. F. Cook were elected Deacons. I think Cook will make a good Decon he is doing well here

     Tuesday 16 --This morning cool and cloudy. Occasional showers of rain with very high north winds prevents my going up to Saratoga today. Cook has this day sent the money for Lib to come to Omaha. She has had no intimation of it and will be happily disappointed  She will stop a short time at Hatts and probably be here about the first of August  I have had the blues some today wrote a long letter to wife and laid it by to add to tomorrow. The Steamer "Florence" in tonight

     Wednesday 17 -- Still windy, cloudy and cold. read over my letter written yesterday and decided not to send it. It was to much under the influence of the blues when it was written so will burn it. Spent the day calling at the bank chatting with Tuttle, at the Printing offices and on the Deacon. Been a very disagreeable cold day raining every twenty minutes in regular April shower fassion. A church fair in town this eveng. I dont attend, want of capital

     Thursday 18 -- Clear and pleasant. went up to Saratoga found two families occupying my office. They had come in on the 15th and were occupying their waggons the severity of the storm had compelled them to take reffuge in the office. The office had no door in front and only the ruff boards on so that they were obliged to put up their tent cloths to keep off the rain. the stove pipe was put out of one of the front windows. The women expected a worse storm when I came and saw the state of affairs. But I could have no objections of course not!  Assisted in putting on the composition roofing until tea time took some dry bread custard and tea to stay my stomach until I should reach Omaha, having went without my dinner. After tea Mr Cook came down for me to go to the fair which was to be continued this evening said he would pay the expences. Fixed up and went, where I was in hopes to meet Miss Clark. The room was crowded so as to make it almost impossible to get arround. Miss Clark was not there. There was however a good supply of ladies. One thing Omaha cannot boast of and that is good looking women I believe my folks ordinery looking as they are would create an impression in town. The best looking of the ladies were the Miss Smiley's of Saratoga  of course Saratoga was always noted for its fine looking ladies even in N. Y.

and the same is true of Saratoga Nebraska We have the Steamer Silver heels in today

     Friday 19 -- Went up to Saratoga and completed putting on the ruffing alone finished about three P. M. completed the day by examining the improvements in town and seeing that all was being done according to agreement. Returned with a good appetite for my supper having fasted since breakfast. The Steamer "Watassa" in from St. Josephs

     Saturday 20 -- Do not feel well to day will not go to Saratoga. Have spells of dizzyness in my head attribute it to my last two days work on the roof in the hot sun and being up late the last two nights The night of the fair I left with Mr Tuttle went over to the bank and did not leave until one o'clock we got engaged in talking and did not notice the time  Last evening was at a meeting of citizens called to take into consideration the propriety of issuing city script to complete the capitol

     Quite an excitement in town on the arrival of the first circus in Nebraska. It is to exhibit this afternoon and evening. Circuses it seems keeps pace with other emigration  Undoubtedly it will be crowded as allmost every one will go even to the Indians. Amusements are scarce here and circus will draw.

     After dinner went up to the circus ground got into the crowd and was drawn in. Every body was there  I did not know there was so many people in this County the performance was much better than I expected it would be. A little girl about the size of Sophia went into a cage with a leopard. It was a dangerous looking sight  I went to the circus more to change the state of my feeling produced by my physical indisposition. By about tea time my dizzy spells had changed to hot flashes severe pain in my back and head. What would I not give to be home or with my family at this time. I am going up to have Cook come down and stay with me tonight. The Steamer Admira up from St. Louis.

     Sunday 21 -- Had a miserable night. Cook came down, to stay with me. Judge Black however coming home with the general to stay all night, I expected I should be obliged to share my bed with him, and Cook did not stop he might have done as the Judge slept on the lounge. I was fidgity all night. could not sleep well. If I ever get my family around me again I hope I shall not be obliged to be absent from them so long again  Do not feel any better this morning not having rested well. After breakfast went up and got a box of sidledtz powders, going to doctor myself some to-day

     The day has passed and I think I feel somewhat improved, although not as I would wish to feel. Will not however complain unless I am worse than at present, being away from my family magnifies my ailments nothing of importance to fill this page.

     Monday 22 -- Nothing of note today kept quiet in order to favor medicins taken In the afternoon  set in Cooks shop while he purchased lumber for his house. The steamers up to day are the Asa Wilgus, D. H. Morton and Emygrant

     Tuesday 23 -- Very warm rainy morning. Omaha Indians in town to buy horses preparatory to going on a Buffalo hunt. Mr. Estabrook offered them his poney. Had Augusta ride him that he might show off to better advantage. The saddle being put on loosely it slipped around under the Pony throwing Augusta to the ground when the Pony was going down hill at full speed. No harm was done however. And the General could blame no one as he put on the saddle himself. We were all somewhat frightened

     Before Dinner time it cleared off and in the afternoon I went up to Saratoga had not been there since friday. In so short a time even I saw a marked change, in new buildings raised. All at Saratoga were becoming anxious about me. donated four lots and returned feeling perfectly well again. In the evening attended a preliminary political meeting. The General is a candidate for Congress. I am using my little influence for him and in this place it is no small item. I figure a little in the columns of of the paper as I cecome more bold I branch out some

     Wednesday 24 -- Went up to Saratoga and returned in time for dinner. afternoon figured some and stoped at Cooks store to give him time to do out door business evening spent in writing

     Thursday 25 -- Remained in Omaha until the Mail arrived and was distributed. Accepted an invitation to ride up to Saratoga. Dined at Mr. Smileys one of our Saratoga neighbors. Found my tenants moving out of the office. Set the Painters at work. Spent the afternoon with two neighbors Mr. Gant and Mr Smiley in Surveying a whole block which I am trying to get by changing off other lots. An entire block is small enough for my residence

     Friday 26 -- By previous engagement went out to see a claim belonging to "Dick Darling" He made his claim in Sept. 1854, being still under age he cannot preempt it  Has sold off 160 acres last year. Has talked so much with me about it I agreed to go out and see it.

     Dick Darling, the only name I know for the person, Came here before a house, except the "big six" was erected. He resides in town in a very small cabin, the only one standing of the first cabins built here. Lives alone and has done for three years in the same cabin. He has got some property has owned largely here but sold when he got a fair advance. When he first came to the place he went up to Saratoga staked out 160 acres one after noon came down and sold his claim for five dollars the man who bought the claim sold in a short time for twenty-five dollars. Although Dick is under 21 years of age he is considered one of the first pioneers and allowed to vote  Is a general favorite but too much like boys who do not appretiate money he thinks he can speculate when he gets short and make his expenses does nothing and spend his money extravigantly. Is here two or three times a day when in town. So much for Dick Darling

     The Claim we were to see is six miles west by the section lines the route we were obliged to go makes the distance traveled eight or ten miles. Six miles west by the traveled road we come to one of the smaller Papillion creeks a late freshet had carried away the bridge so that teams could not cross. We took

the horse from the buggy and led him across on a plank. then took the buggy down the bank by main strength and crossed that likewise on a plank. Three miles more and we reached one of the Main Papillons or as it is more commonly called the "little Pappio" The claim was immediately on the west side of the creek. For the last half mile we had left the road reaching the creek opposite the claim some three miles nearer than by the road We took the harness from the horse and hitched him where he could feed while we were riconnoitring  The logg over which Dick was in the habit of crossing had been carried away leaving us in a dillema about how we should cross  From the top of an Elm which hung over the stream suspended a grape vine. Dick went up this vine to the top of the elm and down the elm which grew on the opposite side thus landing safely. Not being myself a climer I concluded to try the stream. according stripped and swam across which was easy enough the distance only being about twenty feet. I found the claim much more valuable than I had supposed. I am trying to make a trade for it  if I do I shall preempt it for my own use it is not too far from Omaha to suit me. On the Claim is a small grove a number of springs and a stone quarry. Through said claim runs the Papillion at the east end. And lengthwise running East is the first stream I have seen in the west with stone bottom. The stream is like our eastern streams clear and rapid Tumbling along over rocks and pebbles  I was charmed delighted with the place and it was difficult for me to refrain from expressing my admiration as I was looking with a view of purchasing I kept silent. The place has advantages but one or two know of in fact it has never been examined except from a distance and only by two or three. We found Indian devices carved in the rock and on the margin of the stream were otter and wild turky track in great numbers. If I succeed in getting hold of the claim I will make a thorough examination and report at length.

     Steamers to day New Monongehola, Omaha and Watassa.

     Saturday, 27 -- Another week is ended, and my mind is away east with my family where I long to be in person or to have them with me here in the West. It is a long time to look forward to the earliest day we may be together again at best. I look upon it all for the best be the result whatever it May

     A threatening rain prevented my going to Saratoga this morning as I had intended. The storm however did not commence until about noon. Kept up the most of the afternoon. It has now nearly cleared up and is delightful in the extreme. The air cool and refreshing making it one of the best of nights to sleep. It is early but the house being so very still I will retire. The family were out to a dance last evening, except Myself.

     The "Edenburgh" and "Wattassa" are in today. Although quite wakefull and lonely I will say good might and go to bed.

     Sunday 28. -- A clear pleasant atmosphere tempted me to take one of my accostomed strolls. Went up to the Deacons and found him ready to accompany me as soon as he should get his breakfast. He had partially agreed to go up the Night previous and stop over to Mr Griffins and come down with them after dinner to church. Mr Griffins farm is about three miles west of Omaha,

very pleasantly situated on the high and rolling prarie, and like all the prarie of Nebraska beautiful beyond description. We had a delightful walk found the family a very agreeable one, consisting of Mr and Mrs Griffin two sons and two Daughters the oldest a boy near fourteen. Go wherever you will among Nebraska pioneers and you will find intelligence and refinement equal to the eastern states and Mr Griffins family was no exception  They seemed much pleased with our visit as they have few neighbors. Our dinner was a grand one the three most important articles in the bill of fare, to suit my taste, was Strawberries and cream, green peas and dutch cheese. Mr. G. Has some 340 acres of land ten of which is timber all paid for and not a foot of waste land in the lot. In five years it will be as great a fortune as any man wants or at least ought to have I got some Ideas about how to manage my farm.

     Soon after reaching Mr. G's I notice the children coughed a good deal. I made bold to enquire the cause which was answered thus "Lutherra, the oldest girl about eleven went down to Omaha to get subscribers for the "Casket" and "Home" and brought back a club of sufficient to entitle her to a premium, and also brought home the Measles which the last ones that had it was just recovering from. Here on the wild praries of Nebraska I found the "Home" and "Casket," farther west than I expected to find it. They were pleased to learn I was the Mr Beadle whose name was on the books

     At about three o'clock P. M. after the pleasantest kind of a time with a pleasant family we left with the family who came down to church in their double waggon. Again I must say I cannot make it seem to me that this is a new county but about three years since the first settlement was commenced in the Territory.

     At our levee we found the steamer "Council Bluffs" on our return.

     Monday 29 -- Remained at Omaha during the forenoon expecting important letters. After dinner went up to Saratoga where I found a number of persons wanting lots Who were on hand with lumber to commence building. The family occupying My office had got into a house of their own. And the office was occupied by a Mr Keller and Mr. Gray who were keeping Bachelors hall while they are erecting their buildings. Gray & Keller came on with Mr Tuttles party they are from Little Falls N. Y. Steamer "Alonzo Childs" in

     Tuesday 30 --Immediately after breakfast went up to Saratoga. Had a Meeting of the company at the Central House. I was solicited to take the office of Post Master in Saratoga, but declined for reasons just and sensible  The furniture for the "Central house" came yesterday on the Steamer "Alonzo Childs" and is being arranged in the House preparitory to the arrival of the landlord who is expected about the 4^th July. The Companys meeting adjourned to meet tomorrow over to the Bluffs. Returned to Omaha after donating two lots. Found a letter under date of June 15^th from wife and daughter also one from Mr Warner who had arrived home safe but very much exhausted. The Steamer E. A. "Ogden" in.

     Wednesday July 1. -- Spent this day at Council Bluffs in a meeting of the S. S. L. Co. returned between five and six P. M. Found my friend S. M.

Hall in town also John L. Beadle who is now making his home at Bellevue he is a very pleasant man, is a decendant from the same parent stock some over one hundred years back to distant however to claim a relationship, His Greatgrandfather and my Grandfather were probably Cousins. The Estabrook family have gone this evening to an Episcopal fair. My inclinations are not in that directions.

     Thursday 2 -- Went to Saratoga, rode up with General Estabrooks family and the Hon. Judge Black who were going to Fleronce. From the Generals we drove up to "Pioneer block" where we took in the Judge. Were obliged to wait for the general to transact some business. our position was directly in front of Armstrong & Clarks' store at which place was Miss Clark standing in the door of the store. This was the first time I had a fair view of Miss Clark by daylight, and the more I saw of her the more I thought I saw a resemblance to my wife

     At Saratoga spent most of the day with a Mr. Patrick one of the Executive Committee. Mr Patrick was presented last evening with a son. The first child born in Saratoga. He is entitled to a corner lot. The Steamer "Minne-ha-ha" is in this evening.

     Friday 3, -- Remained in Omaha until Middle afternoon transacting business with Mr. Hall then rode up to Saratoga with Mr. Tuttle and some men from Pittsburgh who are going to build largely in Saratoga At Saratoga we found the Central house aranged for a dance which was to come off this evening being the commencing exercises for the 4^th  Returned to Omaha with Mr Hall who had come up with his team, in time for a late supper

     About nine O'clock, Judge Black and Myself took the Generals horse and buggy and rode up to the "Central House" Saratoga to the dance. Found the Dancing hall filled to the utmost of its capacity. Council Bluffs, Iowa  Florence, Omaha, Plattsmouth and Bellview in this territory were all represented comprising the elite of Nebraska And I doubt if a more refined or intelligent assemblage could be got together in any of the eastern cities. Judge Black participated in the dance and became generally acquainted. While I, notwithstanding the urgent solicitations of my very few acquaintance remained

satisfied to make up my enjoyment of the evening in beholding others enjoyment and feasting from a distance on the attraction of Miss Clark, who on a close view did not bear the happy resemblance to my wife she did when distant the length of the Hall

     Soon after Supper a recess was taken in order to sweep the dancing floor and we were obliged to occupy three of the reception rooms bringing us into close quarters  Judge Black introduced me to several ladies during the recess one of which, and the only one whose name I remember was Miss Dora Clark, the youngest sister of three Miss Clarks in attendance, the oldest one being the person who so much resembles my wife. An introduction to a few of the ladies and the exhilerating effect of the supper, and trimmings, made the balance of the evening pass off equally as agreeable as the first I did not however

make the acquaintance of the Miss Clark. Between two and three o'clock The Judge and myself left the balance of the company to their own enjoyment and returned home.

     Saturday, 4. -- Got up to breakfast about 8 o'clock. The day was ushered in as usual in the East by fireing a salute and ringing bells. A military company came over from the Bluffs and joined in our celebration. Which was got up and went through with in the usual manner of such things. The oration was delivered by Judg Black in "Park Wild" Grove. Every body "and the rest of mankind was there" The oration was extempore, and although the Judge is one of the best speakers, an occurance took place which very much marred the whole proceedings. Respect to parties concerned prevents my placing on record the facts. Miss Clark was at the celebration and recognized by Mr. Tuttle as bearing a striking resemblance to my wife. So it cannot be attributed to her personal charms, sufficient to make my wife jealous if she does resemble her  After the celebration was over the streets were filled with men who began to feel the effects to too much strong drink. It is the besetting sin of Omaha in fact all places on the river are notorious for habits of intemperance, and the young men are coming up with very immoral habits. Money is made easy and is spent freely

     After tea I took a stroll up on Capital hill and went on the top of the Capitol which is approaching completion will be ready for the roof in a few days The Steamer "Ben Bolt" came in this evening

     Sunday, 5. -- This has been a very warm. day and I have had but little time to write, been quite busy in taking care of Judg Black who is not well today and has required considerable attention.

     Monday morning, July 6 --My attention being so much occupied with the Judge I have had time only to write a few lines in my diary. Probably can write some this evening. He is much better this morning must go up to Saratoga directly after breakfast

E. F Beadle

     Monday Evening 6. -- Spent the most of the day at Saratoga returning found the Judg nearly well. The steamer "Emma" came in and passed up.

     Tuesday, 7 -- Donated a large number of lots in Saratoga. We now have about fifty houses in town ready for occupation and they are occupied too. Wrote a number of letters this afternoon to Eastern parties. Among the number was one to Mr Turner also to G. B. Rich.

     Wednesday, 8 -- Immediately after Breakfast walked up to Saratoga with a gentleman from Pittsburgh Pa, who has six houses for Saratoga 16 X 32 feet two story high  Selected lots for him and returned to Omaha at one o'clock P. M. having been on foot all the forenoon. Received a letter from Robert Adams, and a protest on one of the notes Mr. Wowzer gave me. Wrote a half dozen letters.

     Toward tea time the Steamer "Moses Greenwood" came in freighted mostly for Saratoga. Went down found Mr Killen the Pittsburgh man there.

     His buildings and Men to put them up was on board the "Greenwood" Having but little loading to put off at Omaha, I had no time to return for my supper and still go up on the boat to Saratoga. Accordingly I took tea aboard The Saratoga landing is but a mile or less above the Omaha landing. The captain says the Saratoga landing is as good as any on the river. He further says a bar is forming front of Omaha and in a year or two all boats must land at Saratoga with the Omaha freight. The Captain was delighted with the place After tea we went up on the table land by Pacific Avenue where we had a fine view of the town and the improvements. We then went to the Springs where a demijohn from the boat was filled with water from the Sulphur springs  The party that went up to the spring was about twenty in number, including Captain Thomas, crew and passengers. All expressed themselves delighted with what they saw and will speak of Saratoga as it is, among their craft

     The "Moses Greenwood" is the second steamer that ever landed at Saratoga, and the first one to break the stillness of the atmosphere by her steam whistle she went through all the preliminary signals and et ceteras of landing at a large city. I claim to be the first person of the Sulphur Springs Land Co. that ever landed from a steamer at Saratoga. The freight of the "Moses Greenwood" was mostly lumber and building materials. She discharded fortyone thousand feet of lumber, forty-two thousand shingles, and doors windows and hardware to match. Did not get all off untill eleven o'clock, but the moon was in its full and it was a delightfull evening and the time passed rapidly. During which I gassed some. Judg Black left on the Moses Greenwood who stoped only about an hour at the city of Omaha.

     Thursday 9 -- Four months this morning since I left for this place. Got up this morning before the sun and wrote. Among the peculiarities of the climate of this country over the East where I have resided is this, notwithstanding we have hotter weather here, there always is a breeze during the day to rarify the atmosphere and the evenings are cool and delightful beyond description, and one can sleep comfortable under a sheet and light quilt, awaking in the morning completely refreshed and invigorated. On the contrary in the east during the months of July and August the nights are as hot as the days, and one gets up in the morning Completely exhausted. This I consider a great advantage but is small compared to some of the Natural advantages of this Great Country west of the "big Muddy" We find the Steamer Admiral in this Morning.

     After breakfast went up as usual to Saratoga. Called on Mr Tuttle and The Zollars who are occupying Mr Tuttles house. The old Izard place built and occupied first by Governor Izard  Tuttle calls the place "Grandmother Izards." Stopped and gassed some with Tuttle  The steamboat landing last evening at Saratoga and what the Captain said set us to gasing some

     Returning from Saratoga at noon found a letter from Brother Frank which was very interesting to me. Figured during most of the afternoon with our Pittsburgh man and succeeded in making a trade that pleased me  Wrote to Frank and spent the evening with Cook. thus this day closed. In addition

to the "Admiral" we have at the landing The Steamers "Col. Crossman" and The "Watossa" How soon, if ever, is a wonderment to me, that I shall be watching the arrivals of the steamers to see My family

     Friday 10 -- Got a very early breakfast, and went up to Mr. Tuttles where the Zollars live and made arangements to go with them to look at Dick Darlings and other claims  They to come up to Saratoga after me should they get ready in time. Went around examining the Saratoga improvements and staked out for the foundation of another house reaching my office about noon. In half hours time the Zollers came, three of them.  Had a basket of bread meat fried cakes pies and Mohawk butter and cheese, for our dinner  As soon as we despatched the dinner. We started in a south west direction across the prarie. On reaching the first papillion creek where it was necessary to take the horse from the waggon to cross we discovered we were going in the direction of a thunder storm which threatened to be a severe one, and would so wet evry thing as to be unpleasant tramping In the tall grass after we should reach the claim. We accordingly decided to abandon the trip and come again some other day. The rain overtook us before we reached Omaha but as each buggy had an umbrella we were very well protected, the greater part of the storm going west

     At the generals I found Judge Furguson and his wife from Belleview. The came up to court which was adjourned. In the evening B. P. Rankin another candidate for Congress in opposition to General Estabrook, addressed the citizens of Omaha. The Gen. being up country could not reply to Mr. R. as we all thought it would be necessary, As Mr R has the impudence of a highway man and will state falsehood as quick as the truth  A letter had been received at the office for the General from one of his friends at Nebraska City.  Mrs E opened it and we all read it the Judge said it must be read at Rankins meeting. The substance of the letter was that there had been a very large political meeting at Nebraska City, in which a Mr Mickles Bennett and Rankin tried to have all their own way, got up resolutions pledging the County to go for Rankin, the resolutions were debated four hours and then lost 4 to 1. Mr Rankin took occasion in his speech in Nebraska City to denounce Omaha and the Ferry Company said "great injustice had been done Nebraska City by Omaha and the Ferry Co and he Mr. R. had always been opposed to Omaha and its interest"  I took this letter to a Mr Chippman, late Judge, who said if occasion required he would read it at the meeting. Feeling a strong interest in the matter Judge Furguson and Myself went up to the meeting. I never heard such a braging speech, he said "the vhole north and south was going for him, he was a tower of strength. At Nebrask City he had the strongest assurance. he produced a letter purpoting to be written by Mr Muckles and addressed to Dr. Miller of this place. The letter set fourth the pledges of the meeting for Rankin and mentioned that resolutions had been passed. Mr R then read the resolutions which he had and stated they were adopted almost unanimous, on this subject he dwelt largely. "he should carry all before him South

of the Platt" and now he was going to work North of the Platt. closed his speech by appealing to Omaha and its interest which he had always advocated

     Mr. Chippman was called for by men in the secret asked Mr Rankin to allow him the privilege of reading another letter that had been received and would throw still more light on the subject of the meeting at Nebraska City. Mr R. Concented after Knowing who was the writer of the letter and to whom it was addressed. Mr Chipman then got up and in the most cool and deliberate manner read the letter. Mr R. Interupted him a number of times to know who was meant as being opposed to Omaha &c. Mr Chippman then went back read slow emphasising every word and then said yes it is you it, it, means you. I never saw a man so taken, down it gave the lie to all Mr. Rankins bombast and Mr R. did not try to deny it. Mr. R lost votes at that meeting if he has any here to loose which I doubt.

     The storm continued during the evening so that the Judge and his wife stoped with us at the generals after gloryfying over the meeting a short time we retired at midnight.

     Saturday 11 -- Got up at four o'clock made a fire then called Mrs. Estabrook, and surprised the Judge and his wife with a breakfast as they must start at five. Judge F. is one of the best men we have in the territory

     The reason for my getting up to build the fire this morning was, The hired man and his wife was out on their claim preparing to pre-empt, leaving Me the Man of the house. This mornings mail brought me a letter from my wife, which I immediately answered after dinner walked up to one of the Pittsburgh houses which is being erected on the south line of Saratoga returned in time to save a wet jacket. lay down and took a sleep, the first time in the afternoon. We having the best of weather rain just about often enough crops never looked better any where. One can raise enough here off of a farm the size of Brother Bams in one season to support one five years, and do it easier than a single crop can be raised in the town of Franklin

     Br. Cook has his house completed except lathing and plastering which he does not intend to do until fall, has got a stove and every thing is ready for Lib.

     Spent this evening writing directions for Mr. Gridly, who is going to Buffalo in the morning, and will see the Turners and perhaps make a trade with them

     Between daylight and dark took a walk up town past Mr. Clarks. The young ladies were out front of the door but it was to dark to distinguish them. Steamer "New Monongahala" in to day

     Sunday 12 -- After breakfast took a walk up to Saratoga to get my washing which is done there. Cook has not been up before since the first sermon was preached there. the change seemed wonderfull to him  He says he thinks my chances are far ahead of his. It may be so but I should like a little of the results of what the future seemes to be at the present time. one advantage Cook has over me is the fact he has a house ready to go into and his family has the money to come out here with and probably soon be here. When we got back from Saratoga found the folks to church I took a good supply of 

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