Those delightful little creatures came, & were served up broiled, & I disposed of them with vast relish, & told George to go out & catch some more; but I learned, then, that they were not June-bugs, but were regular & genuine a totally different sort of while wild game, & had been sent by you. All right, then, to you I deliver the thanks of the house. Mrs. Clemens enjoyed them as much as I did. She is sitting up three hours a day, now, but is not allowed to quit her room yet—& won’t be, for some days longer.

I’ve got two entirely satisfactory suits of clothes, thanks to you & the talent of your tailor.

With the kindest regards of the Clemenses to you & Mrs. Whitmore, I am