He has got well now. Everything is dried up in this State, no rain fell for 2 years. The crops is mostly ruined. Some places they turn in their stock. Times is dull.
Water is scarse in some places.
We start up the Sacramento river today. We paid 7 dollars a week for board. This place is a sandy and dusty city. We are anxious to hear from home, and to hear how you are and how you are getting along. And if you are in good health and all the rest.