Dear Cousin Margret. I will take time to write a few lines to you hoping it will find you enjoying that great blessing health. You said in your to Joe that the sunday school had commenced on the Prarrie. I was very glad to hear that. I have fancied I have seen you about ten oclock going upon the Prarrie on Hank to school. I have heard you in immagination singing those good old hyms and wondered who your teachers were. I know you go has often has you can. I have spent many happy hours in old Chapel. Cousin persist and persevere in so good a cause. There is no excellence without great labor. You have not had so a chance has some but their is better times coming. Cousin keep up your spirits. While I am writing Joe is lying on my right Alex on my left they are laughing and joking with our comrades. The report is that we shall take up our winter here but I do not know wether it is true or not. I should like to receive a letter from you Margret. I remain your affectionate Cousin

Edward Slagg