Reprinted with permission from The Leavenworth County Historical Society and Museum and the Leavenworth Times. Donated by Debra Graden. I don't think you need work so very hard, now that all danger of your having to go to the poorhouse is passed. If there is any real danger of such a catastrophe happening I pledge myself to furnishing a few dimes to save you from such a fate. Have heard nothing from my resignation yet.
Trouble seems to be brewing in Kansas, or on the Missouri borders.
I want to be there. On the right as you enter the tent is my saddle, bridle, and blanket placed on a pole resting on two crotched sticks driven in the ground. Next, my trunk placed on four sticks 12 inches high to keep it dry. It is very cool and neat. Across and in the back of my tent is my cot, which keeps about 18 inches from the ground, with matress and two double dark blue blankets, two sheets, with my overcoat with large cape for a pillow.