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Hot Springs Ark July 1 67

Mr Colby.

Sir, I drop you a few lines to let you know that owing to the ilness of my wife I am compelled to leave my field of labour, the first of Aug't [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]] in rought for Washington City. I shall call at your office on the second of August if I have luck.  I am thankful to you for the ten dollars you sent me.  I am sorry that I am compelled to leave so soon.

Yours truly
Mr Gill Pierce.

Sec L.S.p. 186

Transcription Notes:
rought = route