It is with pleasure that I again write a letter for the Cousins report. There is not much news for me to write about as I am here alone in Knoxville.

Have been very busy this winter. While it has been a long winter, we did not have much snow and there was no ice harvested¹ here 'til after February 1st.

This spring seems a little late; it was only last night that I heard the peepers for the first time and the old saying is that they must freeze up three times.

Yesterday after church and after I had my dinner, I took the "Ford" and drove down home, -- got stuck in the mud but after a little effort got through all right and reached home. Found Father and Mother alone.

The boys² have been home most of this winter but springtime scatters them again. They have made some fine syrup³ and sugar³. Mother says the best sugar season they have ever had.

About Thanksgiving time when I had been down home I met Cousin Charlie Congdon the train. He says the Cousins are coming to Stroudsburg for the Annual Dinner. I am sure that will be wonderful and I hope that it will be so that I cam meet with you all.

It is with much pleasure that I have read the last report and I am sure this one will be just as interesting, though I may fall down on my part.

Trusting this finds you all well and hoping for a bright and happy summer, I am.