Franklin County: John [Garbish?] to George Brewer, December 28, 1868
Summary
Garbish thanks Brewer for his kind letter at Christmas, mentions a claim handled by Brewer, and discusses the illness of relatives.
Dec 28. 1868
Pittsburgh
Dear Brewer
Your letter with its illuminated accompaniment was handed me this morning by Charley and was welcomed as a [unclear: genuine] Christmas gift. I am very much obliged for the trouble you have had in in securing for me, the long coming claim.
I am glad to learn you are all well + flourishing. Long may you [unclear: wave]. My wife and [unclear: May] here both been quite unwell a considerable portion of the winter but are both better soon + able to be almost as usual.
Remember me to my old company in arms + greet them with a happy new year. We are very [unclear: long] just now as thistime is our harvest.
Accept my thanks for your kindess, kind regards to your family + believe me.
Yours as [unclear: ever]
John [unclear: Garbish]
Excuse [unclear: handwriting]