Letter from Stephen Otis to his son Harrison Gray Otis - Stephen was 75 at the time
October the 5 day 1859
Dear Son I send you a short note this morning to inform you of what has transpired since I left home. I arrived here the next evening at seven o'clock and found the relatives well except Mary and two hildren (___). Son will start for the west tomorrow or the next day. I attended Church on Sunday. I have not been to Canton. I shall before I return if not (___). I expect to return in three weeks from the time I left. I am in hopes to see you all shortly when we can converse and are (___) for it is very little that I can say on paper. Stephen
