July 31, 1862Dear Grammama,

I was sorry sorry to hear Uncle Harrison was dead these words I wrote because I loved him very well, they are the first words I ever composed. I think it some time since you wrote to me (Miss Sampson wrote of them [      ] for me) You & Grampapa well & all the rest of your family & Uncles Kens folks well. I am well & so is papa & mama Augusta & Grampapa & Gramma. My school is a very good school, we have ones good school mistress. I should like to have you and Grampapa and Hartly come and see me, give my love and best respects to all.

good by
from your affectionate
Grand - DaughterFrances E Carter