Submitted by: Margaret Gagliardi gagliardi_margaret@bah.com Dixon May 19th 1867 Dear Friend Zack, Last night I received a letter from you in which was enclosed a Photo said to be of Z. D. Mathuss Esq. Were it not for a little similarity about the eyes, I should not know whose Photo you had been honoring me with. Is it really possible you have changed so much? Or is it in fault of the Artist. If you have changed so much probably it would be a wise plan to come to Dixon, before your contenance becomes that of a perfect stranger. Allow me to thank you for your Kindness in sending me the Photo. I certainly should not refuse you a Photo in this letter if I had it on hand. But if you are coming home this fall, you may see the original if you trouble yourself to call. I am glad to see you are looking so well. Hope your health is as good as it appears, for I know by experience that one cannot enjoy themselves when their health is not good. I am enjoying such good health this Spring. I feel quite ____ were you to see me you would not ever believe I ever had been sick. I think when you and Harry return, you will find many changes in Dixon. Dixon is going to be improved considerable this summer, and there are as many changes in the people as in the place. So many new ones coming in. Zack, I have some news for you. I hope it may be news. Lena Reynolds and Uriah McKenney were married in March. I was very much surprised. I was to church this evening and it is quite late. Zack do you ever go to church? Excuse the question. We will welcome you back this fall with great pleasure at seeing a stranger friend. But as I said it was getting late. So I bid you Good night and be a good boy. Your Friend, Josie Uhl Copyright Margaret Gagliardi 2004