Julia G[riffiths] Crofts ALS to [Maria G.] Porter, September 2, 1864

the innocent suffer with the
guilty! - So it has ever been!
I should like much to know
how all the members of your
own circle are - excellent
father Porter & Mrs. Porter - Mr.
Mrs. S. D. & all their young
people - Miss Almira & your
self - is Susan K. married?

If you are not able to write
will Miss Almira send me
a few lines? Mrs. C. Morris
that was is now, as Mrs. Müller
a large & splendid woman - I
saw her a year ago - - She has
3 little children. Lillie is very
beautiful I understand - Mr.
Müller had 8 children when
she married him - I beg to
be very kindly remembered to
your circle - & with love to
yoruself, I remain always,

Very sincerely your friend,

Julia G. Crofts -

Kind regards to Mrs. Barnes &
any enquiring friends -