April 17, 1865 pg 7

[Apr 17 - 1865]

and a big bump of hope and the sweetest
sweetheart in the world and believe that with
all these "in the Lexicon of Youth, which fate
reserves for a glorious manhood, there is no such
word as fail" -- as Richlieu says.

I am going to send this letter by the
overland-Mail which is daily -- when it goes.
There is some little risk in sending overland;
so my regular letters, I shall send per
steamer.

Write to me as often as you can
Nellie. I am glad you got my telegram
and the music. I would send you my
picture, but the fact is, I have never thought
to have it taken when I could, as well as not.

I ought to write to Henry Rust. I believe I
will tomorrow. I cant do it very well today.
Oh! I'm a great procrastinator. But Henry
shall have a letter, and so shall Lue. You may
tell them so. I hope mother is well. Her letter,
which I got today makes me anxious for her.

Remember me to all. Present my respects
to the right honorable members of the C. L. L. Society and ask
them if they can't make me an honorary member.

Ever Yours Affectionately
Henry R. Mighels.