New York - Ot 12 88 My dearest friend Is not our long long absence drawing to a close, or are we to revive old times, - for my part had I looked so far forward at the time we parted, I believe my resolution would have failed - at least as respected my daughter - for (be not offended at the assertion) I want as much to see her as yourself - this however is not saying she is equally dear to me. but that she is [helpless] and wants her mothers care. I am distressed at the plea of her fatiguing ride and pray you to make much of her - Mr Mrs Ogden and their two sons are here, he with [David] [struck: are] [inserted: is] to [inserted: go] home in about one week, and to return for Mrs Ogden next month - I have a letter from Mrs Green. She expresses a wish to see you on your return - and I hope you will not forget her - Our little ones have not the measles yet, altho it is all around us - I have kept Henry from [2] from school a week over the time but if he continues well than send him this week - with directions for his treatment should he have taken the infection. I would fain write more but my pen is so bad that it is painful to me, and your brother is at Newark Mr Ogden at Morrisinia [sic] and being Sunday no one at the office - deeply impressed with that affection, which has been my vital principle for fifteen years I am your L Knox - [address leaf] Honble H Knox Boston