St. John's Hospital April 30 Dear Sue I have seen some of the folks from home, among then Mr. Patterson. I have not seen Mrs. McCollough yet, but will perhaps today. I am now sorry you did not let Sis come with her. It would have been such a good chance. I would send her back again in a ten days by Mr. Hilton's brother who is here getting Mr. Williams to do something to help his hearing and her Pa wished to see her so much. He never said anything about it before, but when she might have come so ? he said he wished she had. He sometimes feels like he would never have that pleasure again. If she has another chance you had better let her come for his sake. He is so weak or if we send especially by telegraph you must fix her up as well as you can and send her. She could bring what things she would need in that bank box that I sent her hat in. She could wear her shaker and bring her hat in that and some other things not a great ?, though. I will be certain to send her back in a few days if she should come and it was necessary for us to remain here longer. Uncle John scalded a little for when there was such a good chance he said he wanted to see him himself. Does she stay well? James is better than he was Monday. Seemed willing to try to eat more yes. and today. Can't see ? difference any other way. Seems very quiet. The main thing is to keep up his strength. I got Sis a 15 cent ? for a dress. I will try and make it if I can guess at her size. I will put a piece of it in this. If I have a chance I will send this by hand. If not, by mail. Mr. Hilton told me you sent over for some flour on Sat. and the Col. Has sold out. Cherry never said one word about it. If there is anything needed to use about the house send over to ? or Mr. ? ? and get it. I will settle when we come home or perhaps I may send mother some money. I thought Sallie Gordan perhaps might pay five or six dollars for she had it. I know I will write every other day, at least… Yours Truly, Mary Kelly