[Envelope is addressed to Miss Katie J. Foster, Walpole, N.H., postmarked Topeka, Kansas]



Topeka, Kans March 10th 1883



Dear Sister Katie;



Yours of 2nd. ult. duly received.  and I intended to respond promptly. but delays are so easy.  no

one but myself has any charge or controls of the rents of your building.  And I do not intend

themto have until you postively direct it.  I shall object to Franks rent being applied to any other

purpose than expenses of the building.  But with interest, taxes, and insurance and claims over

and in excess of the proceeds of the loans made: there is use for all the rents we can get.  it is

difficult to keep it all rented.  The storeroom has been occupied one year yesterday. And was

vacated and turned over to me.  Several are looking at it and talk of renting. but no lease yet. The

coming week until evening of 17th I allow it to be used for an auction sale of furniture for

$40.00.  I hope to make a lease of it soon.  Mr Woodyard former occupant failed.  I secured all

entrances.



I advise that you keep the title to that lot and building where it is in your own name and I will

stand by you and assist you.  I will soon send you a detailed statement of proceeds of loans. and

how they were applied.  The other claims and how I have handled them. by applying rents and

raising money in bank, on Lizzies and my own paper. It is growing easier all the time. and

indebtedness lessening.  Is Charley coming back soon.  He aught to be here to get his cases ready

for the April term of court. We have a new Judge now. and attorneys have got to be ready for

trial of show [...] cause for continuance. He has a business that requires his attention.  Frank

Foster and Hayward are kept quite busy. are really starting out under favorable auspices, more

than paid expenses from the start.  Velmer is keeping house for the boys and they are having it

very pleasant.  They are all getting aquainted. and well liked.



How is mother this spring? I expect she has enjoyed Charleys spending the winter there, very

much.  and will fidn it hard to let him come away.  We have had a steady cold winter. for this

climate. more so than any previous winter I have spent here. Frost all out of ground. and quite

pleasant march weather.  Farming operations will soon begin in earnest.  Lizzie has been free

from colds. and escaped her usual sever hard cough.  Parties and lunches and teas. have occupied

much of her attention.  Julia is quite a young lady for her age.  Has been a reall swell. growing

radidly and strong. Attends school regularly. and doing very well.  In music, she is really

excelling. much to the surprise of all of us.  She is splendid company. being full of spirits. and

life.  With love to all.



I remain Truly Yours



A.J. Huntoon