Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Received Daniel's letters. "I again once more anchor my ass, for the purpose of addressing a few brief remarks to you..." "You need not think that my dignity is above that of my humble servent because that is not my cut out, for i believe that all men are born free and equl with certain inalienabl rights. Such as Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hapiness." Updates on acquaintances in California. Son Josh is mischievous and full of pranks. Prices of wheat, oats, potatoes, molassas, pork, butter, lard, cod, and labor. Sicknesses in the family. Parents are in dire need of money.

Dr. L. V. Guthrie, superintendent of the Second Hospital for the Insane. Informing Sarah that Frank died on April 30, 1900. Guthrie extended his condolences for her loss and included a brief explanation of Frank's circumstances and burial on printed asylum letterhead.

Includes Geroge W. Harms' promotion to Corporal "Line" (temporary).