My dear mother,

I am grateful to hear from you, and I am pleased that you received my last letter. I heard from my brother, and he is in good health. I plan on sending him the estate products shortly. I enjoy practicing my penmanship and keeping in communication with my cherished family and will not forget to write.

I, like my father, continue to mourn the loss of my aunt Coura and wish that he writes soon once his grief eases.

I am, with all the tenderness and sincerity I am capable of, your son,
Pierre