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Henry Nov 16 / 60

My dear Sister,

So long a time has elapsed

since I have written to any member of

the family except PA, that I am some

what at a loss how to begin today. I

have been disabled by a sore hand for the

last month, & have found it difficult

to write even short business letters which

now absolutely necessary. My hand is

now almost well however, & I don't

anticipate any further trouble from it.

For three weeks past we have been enjoy

ing the most delightful fall weather,

& from present appearances we may look

forward to its continuance for some time

longer. How is it in Winchester? Have

you had your share of fine weather

this fall too? Frank left us for Alexandria

two weeks ago, although we haven't heard

from him, we take it for granted he

is safely at home long before this. Now I

think of it, only a week has passed since

he left, but time drags on slowly with

us here, & one is very apt to make two

weeks out of one. Uncle Fred is still here

but expects to start homewards on

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next Tuesday. Both he & his wife, as well as

the rest of us, are quite well. Uncle Rich-

ard speaks sometimes of going with him,

but I have very little idea