Poughkeepsie   Febuary 22.   1867
My dear Mrs Hale
Your very kind note of the 19..   current with enclosures
is received, re-assureing me of your continued regards &c since I wrote
you I think on the first instant (as I did not retain a copy) I had concluded
that it must have miscaried, or that you were absent or sick, but this
me
or rather yesterday3 morning mail relieved of these forebodings r-    I am
happy once more to see the familiar handwriting of my long tried friend,
and equaly so to reply, altho1 as you must perceive that am loosing in
vigor
some degree my former ^fjt of correspondence, &c
I am pleased with your notice of "Vassar College11 for the next num-
ber of the f,Ladys Book".    The article on "Women of China" and "Branch
Missions" &c is well timed & interesting, please to accept the enclosed
donation for that noble work, because you purpose to send Women and not
Lord
Female missionaryr-may the bless & help on the good work.
I was not aware that a Year had expired since ray last payment for
the "Lady3 Book" but on refering to my Cash or mem. a/c    I find it expired
on the 29H1 January^-     I herewith enclose" you $13, which please to pay
Mr. Godey &  Co for one year in advance, Commencing with the Febuary
number, and the ballance pay to.the "Branch Mission".        T will send you
our next College Report as soon as issued which will not be long.
I remain Dr Mrs Hale
N.B.   I send my check on our
truly yr friend
F.M. & National Bank in lieu of
M. Vassar
Bills.   J^f^/       I presume you can collect
it thro1 y    Banks                        121