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may result from it. Besides those I have mentioned there are a number of others whom we are obliged to  assist I wrote to Chap Wright a short time ago and gave him a pressing invitation to call around and see for himself but have not heard from him yet

Whose business is it to attend to those things. Writing seems to do but little good but immediate action is necessary.

Pleas answer if convenient

Respectfully
Emaline Howard


[[margin]] S.S.30 No 2
Emeline Howard
Springfield MO
Feb 14 1866
Asks Gen. Sprague that she may continue in possession of the Government building undisturbed

Transcription Notes:
"Chap" for "Chaplain," probably