Yours of June 1st is at hand. I received the book and acknowledge same. Say, you do not know how I appreciate your kindness in making it possible for me to have one of those books. C. H. Congdon sent one to Em and me to read, -- the first issue -- and we returned it. I appreciate Jud Seely's thoughtfulness in giving my name as one to receive the Cousins Book of letters. But this time my wife was not present¹ with me to talk about the different composers of those letters, which keeps the chain of relationship together. 

I cannot comprehend the effort you have give to complete such a book. I take pride in showing it to some people who are capable of realizing the effort such an undertaking requires.

I hope you and your wife can make me a visit. My sister-in-law is keeping the house open and making it possible for me to have a home.

I spent three months last winter in Florida and California, but was glad to come back to my own home.