Submitted by: Margaret Gagliardi gagliardi_margaret@bah.com> Home, Dec 11th 1867 Wednesday Dear Friend Zack. The last letter I received from you was dated Sep 25th. This is the second letter since knowing the difficulties you labor under when you wish to send letters. I have laid formality aside and do as you desire. I am sorry we did not see you this fall as you said we should, but March is only three months away and then you say you will see Dixon if nothing happens. I shall not say we will expect to see you for when March comes I will expect a letter saying, in the fall I will come and so on. I should not wonder if Zack spent the remainder of his days just where he is in all probability “settle down”. I am glad Harry is enjoying himself. He is a real good boy. I like him, and am real glad to hear he is improving. Give him my good wishes. Man was home a few weeks ago and he says you and H. owe him a letter. I miss Man so much, for I am the only child now and I feel the need of a brother. I wonder of the brother that went out in the territories some years ago, has forgotten his Sister Josie. I have letters from him occasionly but he never calls me Sister. I guess she must have grown tired of her. Ahem. If nothing happens I will go to Indiana this month to visit an Uncle, Mollie Wood has been in Chicago visiting for some time. We expect her home soon. Mollie and I are as dear as ever to each other. I think she has changed a great deal. There is more woman about her. It is getting so dark I can scarcely see the lines. Write when you can. I like to receive letters very much. Good bye. Josie E. Uhl. I will write again soon. Copyright Margaret Gagliardi 2004