May 12, 1865 pg 1

Norway Me. May 12th 1865.

My Friend Harry,

Many thanks for
yours of the 11th ult. telling me of your
safe arrival. I am glad for you that
your reception was so cordial, and that
you found so many old friends. -- and
more than glad that those same old friends
were unable to dissuade you from your
resolution to be a temperate man. 'Tis so
much easier to please ones friends even
at some self sacrifice, that I can
imagine something of the struggle
it cost. I do hope and pray you
may be able to keep all of your good
resolutions in regard to your future life.