March 24th I have just raised up in bed to say to tell you something more about my sickness. the 21st night of this month I went to bed well as usu- all slept untill 2 oclock then awoke and soon sent for company and about 5 had a little Willford presented to my view with bright black eyes people say that he looks much like me. sister Smoot came to see much me and much desires the addi tion of Owen to his how name how will that do think you ...

Sarah is much pleased with him. I am as comfortable as I can expect and thin gs appear favourable for my recoyery. The people are verry friendly about here. Tell me how you like his name and whether you wish it to be different. I feel to give thanks to my heavenly fater for his kindness to me rejoice with me Willford. I mis you more than ever since my confinement P.W.W. ...