Mary Snipes Cates Letter To Brother Anderson

September 17, 1866

My dear Brother. I once more resume the opportunity of communicating you with a few lines. I inform you that wee are all in comon helth at present hopeing these lines ma reach you and find you in good helth. I have nothing of mutch importance to write to you But I am anxious to here from you. I inform you that Sister Lucy is well also Brother James and Family are well. Eliga (Elijah) is under a desese with his back though he is mending. I inform you that times is hard here and it lookes like it is going to be worse ones crops of corn is mighty sorry and no wheate made harbly not more than an average of 2 Bushels to one sowing. I want to here from you mighty bad. I am in hopes you will write to me in haste and let me here from you. I am still on your place yet. I am going to stay tell you come. There is an Interest of Money due you your part in Brother John Money. it is in the hands of George Thompson. write soon and direct your letter to Hurdle Mills.

Catharan sends her howdy to her Brother Aaron. She would be glad to here from him. I now come to a close. write soon. I am yours with respect.

Soloman Cates/ Mary Cates

To Anderson Snipes

Brownsville Misp

{Envelope addressed as follows}

Mr Anderson Snipes.... Mipsippie.... Hines County.... Brownsville - Po.... with speed.... {Post Mark}.... Hillsborough N.C. Sep 18

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