This is the continuation of Mary's portion of the letter. It is on the back side of the same sheet on which Mary began her portion. Here are closeups of the writing on the top and bottom halves of the page:

Mary's handwriting reads as follows on this page:

If you see Moses White let him know that his [brother J]ohn is well, Father saw him yesterday, let him know also that his sister in law Henrietta Mays is married to a young man by the name of Barney Shoup. John Davis and Patience his wife are keeping the boarding house for Messrs Parker and Royer, they have [. . .]d [Corrallin's?] furnace and have her in blast, Old Mr. Allen [Will?]iams is dead. he died at the residence of his soninlaw Joseph Davidson in Rockland township, about five weeks ago. The Cumberland Presbyterians are about to build a meeting house, near to Mr Shannon's in Rockland township. Dear Brother and Sister we are all hastening fast to our final account, it may be that we shall never more behold each other in this world again, O that we may therefore strive to prepare to meet in that world where parting shall be no more, where we shall go no more out, but shall remain for ever with the Lord. This reflection should comfort us under every trial and every painful separation from each other here. Let us remember that this world is but a vale of tears, where no solid contentment can be found, but let us look to that heavenly country where the "wicked cease from troubling and where the weary are at rest."

Mother says she would like if you could come up this fall, we would all be very glad to see you. We all join in sending our love to you, and Give our respects to Mr Brown's family I hope they are all well. I add no more at present but remain

Your loving sister till death

Mary Nickle

William and Elizabeth Nickle send their love to you

Write as soon as you recieve this and let us know if you have heard any thing of Brother James

When you write direct to Berlin's Post Office Elk t[ownshi]p

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