Perhaps you will think it is true as I was talking about going to the army but I hope you wont think so for that war fever is all over and you know better than that. If I had knowed they had raised such a report I would never said anything to you about it for fear you would think it to be true. Now Mary I dont want you to think any thing about me going to the armey for I have no notion of goin to the army. The boss was very uneasy about me coming up to work. He was afraid I would not come I think I will get the work prety well through in a few weeks and then I will come and stay a while with you if I can make it...
Remain your ever true and affectionate lover Samuel H...' Four page ink letter measures 5'' x 8''.
Cover shows wear, letter contains slight foxing.