Transcribe Ward, C. H. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-08-16)

Mary wants to know if you will guve $10.00 for a fine pea- cock, says she thinks she can get a feather also.

                               C. H. W.

first rate. I have been introduced to a real, live Editor, and seen lots of pretty girls. Had to send home for a flannel shirt so that Miss. Wicks could design a typical sailor. I was very glad that Capt. Lucas returned the journal he had taken from me.

  Please excuse writing, it

is so cold I can hardly hold my pen. Your affectionate son. C. H. Ward. Love to all. Address to LeRoy. [ybg]