Topeka Dec 10th 1875 Dear Sister I know you must be vary anxious to hear what I have learned of C-s finantial affairs, he has been in to see us twice and I have met him several times in the court room but he has given me no opportunity to speak to him on business affairs. I almost think some times that he does not intend to. he seems to have considerable business. I counted ten cases that he was counsel on in the Docket of the U.S. Court that closes up here to day. The state District Court sits here on Monday and of course he can plead business right along. In the building assosiation that the Dr is conserned in C sold his shairs to the compeny last august he had had a loane of the company so that thare was a balance of less than an hundred dollars, his due I went this morning to the secretary of compeny that you ar concerned in and asked him to show me how your account stood which he cheerfully done. I found that monthly dues had been paid about three years and a half amouting to $400. Since that time nothing has been paid the arears amount to $338. Charles has sold out his interest thare. So you will see as to what the matter is I am as much in the dark as ever he seams quite cheerful. saw him last evening at a musical entertainment aeropth hall did not speak with him. I think I am imporving some. have gained in flesh about twelve pounds The Drs folks ar quite well Hannah has had a bad cold in her head a number of weeks Florence and Anna had severe billious attacks but are now quite well again It is vary dry here they have had no rain excepting a few showers in the summer since last spring the small streams and most of the wells are dry. Still the winter wheat look better than in any other state I have seen I know what I write about Charles will be vary unsatisfactory to you but I have thought best to give him a chance to speak of money affairs first if he would. I shall now improve the first opportunity to ask him how our affairs stand and will keep you informed of all I can learn. Afec Yours Henry.