I have been called to mourn the loss of a dear good little brother

                                                                                      Hamilton, Jan 31^st 1865

Dearest Carrie[1],

  Received your letter in due time- I was not at home but my father sent it to me.  I am on my way to school to Utica am in Hamilton now shall leave in about one week from today.  I have been away from home six weeks Thursday.  I made quite a visit in Syracuse.

  Carrie since I last wrote you I have been called to mourn the loss of a dear good little brother.  It was little Johnnie if you remember him.  He hurt himself skating he fell on the ice hurt his knee then took cold and settled inflammatory rheumatism went to his brain and heart.  Killed him instantly, was only sick about two weeks was buried one week before Christmas.  It was a lonesome holiday for us- I was in Syracuse.

  I had a letter from H.B. Maine[2] the other day he said that Eunice Vincent[3] was to be married before long.  I should think it about time if ever would not you.  She has talked about it so long.

  Ella[4] is at home now.  She has been away I presume she has come home to attend the wedding.

  Oh Carrie I had a brother married since I saw you last- He was married the 14^th.  Johnnie died the 17^th he was married and on his wedding trip when we telegraphed him of Johnnie’s death.

  Carrie when you write me next you will have to direct to Female Seminary Utica, NY.  I suppose you remember my name, I hope so at least.

  Well how is Rand[5]- well, I hope.  I have never received that letter she promised me when we parted- do you remember that night or at least the ???? that performed it is ridiculous to think of it.  I felt we must have a little fun and I reckon we did, did we not.  But Carrie I must stop there is some callers in the parlor and so go I must. Would you be so good as to remember me to Rand I shan’t ask her to write.  With much love to you I close remain your true friend

                                                                                  Jennie Mitchell               

                                                                                  Or some other man

Carrie Wibert

                                                Miss Jennie Mitchell

                                                Female Seminary

                                                Utica, NY

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[1] Caroline Wibert born in Mar 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY to George M. & Julia A. Wibert 

[2] H.B. Maine is Harrison Burdette Maine, son of George and Lydia Maine b about 1839

[3] Eunice Vincent daughter of Cornelius D. Vincent and Harriett Helen Smith was b 1834 d 1910 married Waite Risley b 1820 d 1892

[4] Ella is Eunice’s sister Ella J. Vincent

[5] Erranda Wibert born 4 Nov 1846 in Galen died 2 Mar 1932