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shortly after you left. I suppose that you have heard from him before this [?].

Lou and the little boys are in excellent health. The little fellows often speak of "Uncle Herbert", and would be delighted to welcome him back. I wish you would finish up that "for west" [?] soon, and come back into Iowa. I think that the opportunities are no good [there?] as where you [are?]. At any rate, in Iowa, one can [get?] a letter to you, and from you a good deal easier.

Now my dear brother, with the best wishes for your prosperity, and the proper [thanks?] you may be [?].

I am Your affectionate brother
C. E. Bessey.