[Envelope addressed: Mif Janet Cairns, New Glasgow, N.S. Postmarked Barney’s River N.S. Ap 16 00. Two cent Queen Victoria stamp. Receiving postmark New Glasgow N.S. Ap 18 00. Written while Janet was attending Pictou Academy.]
Barney’s River, Wed.
Dear Daughter.
Recd your letter last evening. In reply – I have no more money to send you. You may pay the freight if you wish, but you will not have sufficient money to pay the duty. The freight is $1.75 & the duty will be about $5.00 – making in all $6.75. Mama says – Mr. Reid will be along today or tomorrow with money for me. He may or may not. I caught more cold when out on Monday afternoon – & have been in the house yesterday & today. I am not sure at all that I will be fit for preaching on Sabbath.
Mrs. Dan McDonald & Mrs Cameron at mill were here yesterday & took out the mat.
You had better not go near your bicycle till you get some more money. This is all I can write as the mail must go.
Your loving father.