Wm. J. Orendorff, Esqr
Canton Ills
Dear Brother,Yours of the 2d came to Hand yesterday[.] I was Truly Glad to hear from all at Home and that all was well and I am glad that I can say that My Health never was better than it is at the present[.] I begin to feel young agen and active[.] I was much pleased yesterday to meet with S. N. Rockhold and others and to hear broth H. H. [Henry]. I Should Like to have him here with Me[.] Sam says he talks of coming here if his health dose not get better soon[.] from the account that Sam gives of our Company, I never want to see it agen. It wil go to the pots before long
uce [?] for me to go Home. All things considered I have no inclination, Enough of this. I sent 5 Dollars in A Letter the other Day[.] I sent Twenty Dollars to father by Samuel Rockhold[.] William, I like this Place and think I shall Locate here[.] I wish you to visit my children and let me hear from them often[,] write often[.] yours with Respect[,]
J. W. Orendorff
SOURCE: This letter was listed for sale on Ebay.com on March 22, 2021
