March 1, 1870

Grandpa, I will answer your Kind letter, Sorry you are so unwell and can't visit your friends. William Jordan hasn't been able to work since he was sick last spring. Jo has another boy, at least his wife has, his name is Harry. William Frazier has been sick. Rest of Frazier's family is well. Your friend Frank Garrett has been sick. Aunt Theny Simpson fell last week on the ice and snow and broke her hip, will be a cripple long as she lives. We have got another girl, she is four months old. her name is Jiney. Grandpa I will close

Yours as ever

J Jordan to William E. Gayle