Transcribe Applegate, W. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-20)

                                            Yellow Springs. Dec. 20 1875

Mr Ward

      Dear Sir
                  I wrote to

you some time ago, and perhaps by this time you have received my letter, Mrs Hill told me yesterday that you had not received my letter. so I thought I would write - again - I will gladly accept your propositions, and I expect to commence the New Year with you if nothing happens [sue] I may start the Monday after Christmas, I will start