
          The weather here has been excessively
 hot and dry for three or four weeks -
 The people are generally healthy and there
 are no prevailing diseases in our region.


 Our school is going off a little this week
 About 20 schollars & expect more - The little
 lad you visited with me has Caries of the
 tibia near the ancle. The knee became
 sound without forming matter as was apprehended,
 but I lanced his leg a little above
 the ancle - His general health has improved,
 very much - but he is only able to go about
 on crutches - Give my kind to Mrs. Torrey & Family
 also to Dr. Gray when you see him.


 Believe me very respectfully


 Your sincere friend


 P.D.Knieskern
        