Topeka, Dec. 5 1878.



My Dear Mother:



I hope you are well today.  I want you to have every thing you need and can desire.  I shall be in a

condition shortly to send you and Katie some money.



We are having some winter here now.  I have not heard how the weather is in New Hampshire

this winter.  U.S. Court is in session now and we have quite a large docket.



I suppose you have no trouble in getting your pension and have got your December payment by

the time this gets to you.  



I wish I could be with you this winter and I think we could have a good time.



Your affectionate Boy



Charlie.