My Dearest Wife,
Sweet Prissy. I pray this letter finds you and baby Joshua well and in good spirits. We are camped just outside of Dodge City. Mr. Mitchellson and Boss Ned have rode ahead to get the best price they can for the herd. I miss you so very much. It has been a long hard journey and I am bone weary. To be honest Prissy I am not sure that I am cut out for this work. The days are long, hot, and dusty. The nights are cold and silent. The men are all partakers of strong drink. I am trying my best Prissy. I know we need the money. I will not let you down. But it is hard. There must be a better way. I hope things in Red Creek are good. Has your friend Sally been a help? I hope so. I pray Joshua is strong and healthy. Boss Ned says we are to spend a week in Dodge and then start the journey home. I can not wait to hold you in my arms again. You are in my prayers.
All of my love, your loyal husband,
Johnny
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