Numbered
pages 169-170.
Charles
E. Harris, Clerk of Warren Co.
Clipping at the top:
“Mr. Aten has improved so that he rides out some in the middle of the
day. His son, Floyd, has gone off on a visit, as the Dr. thought it would be
better for him.
Belvidere N.J. Sept. 30th 1899
Dear
Cousin Henry J.:
Your kind letter of the 14th inst., duly
received and read with much pleasure. I send to you herewith a newspaper
containing the little poem “The Veteran.”
I also send along two papers containing an account of the Dewey
Celebration in New York. I did not go
as I do not like to be in such a big crowd.
It is said to be the “biggest” thing of the kind that ever took place in
New York or any other city in the U.S.
Those
who went from here, who have come back say, it was immense. We are all well at this time, and I hope
that you are all well at your home.
The
little slip at the head of this letter refers to Henry Aten and son of
Hope. Mrs. Aten of Hope has recovered.
Henry and son had a long siege of sickness.
All are glad that they are improving.
Mrs. Hay and family are usually well, all your other kinsfolk are as
well as usual. Do you intend having the
little booklet printed this year? Or have you given up the idea. We all send love and kind regards to you all
I
am yours very fraternally Nicholas Harris