it likely you will come home to be mustered out, but we don't know anything about but we make a great many guessess. Austin and I went to Desmoines to church today; we were expecting our new minister on today from Rochester N.Y. on trial.  Brother Nash has resigned, and is going to undertake the financial work of the new colledge we, as a denomination are trying to found at Desmoines.  I am very sorry to loose him, but it may be for the best. I feel very little like writing, as I expect you home so soon, you will excuse me therefore for writing so short an one this time won't you.  We are all in the best of health, and I find a pleasant here Hattie and Austin are both just a kind as they can be.  Hoping to see you soon I am ever your effectionate wife. Mary.
