Dear Folks,

      Well as I have not anything to do this afternoon, will drop you a few lines. This leaves me feeling fine & dandy, hope it finds you folks the same.

      Tell Pearl & C that I just took a bath but my feet were not as dirty as usual,

      We had parade here today, or rather a review, which we pass in every Thurs forenoon. The Fort Scott Band comes over & we march to the music. Also take the rifle exercises by it too. I'll tell you when a fellow has that old rifle on his shoulder & the band starts to play the old red blood sure rises in a fellow. And he could fight anything.

      Some of the fellows said that they tho't we would be sent back to Fort Scott, as you know we really belong there. Fort Scott is about the prettiest place I have seen out here yet but of course I haven't been down in Chinatown yet. I mean the real Chinatown & don't think I will because there is plenty of excitement other place.

      Have you heard from Herb lately? I have not heard from him in a long time.

      What does Pete Clarence intend to do at Hartington? It sure is the ruination of Nig. But I don't care as he hasn't wrote me but once. I guess it was because I am writing to his girl.

      I wrote Aunt Sarah a long time ago but no ans. I suppose she thinks I could not read her writing.

      Well I suppose harvest time is in full swing back there now. It seems to me it ought to be early spring here now. Oh I'll tell you this west is sure behind the times. I suppose Dad has his threshing crew already. Who is the men?

      By the way, where is Allen Pruitt at? Did he intend to come out there this fall?

      Well folks, there isn't much to write so will close, hoping a letter today too. I am

Your son with love & best regards to all,
Kinley