Charles Strain; Washington, D.C. (Metropolitan Hotel Co.; Walter Burton, Manager; Stationary); Date unknown

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[illegible]. I hope he will like it all right. He must not think so long about being away from you. Let him get his mind down to business and he will like it all right. I remember when I went to business first I felt they same way and longed to be at home but that feeling gradually wore itself away. I will write him next week. Would have done so last week only that I was called to New York by the house I am working for. I did not get away as soon as I expected. Intended to remain only a few days.

After getting through in New York they asked me to call and see some Trade (?) in Philadelphia, Baltimore and this city. Will go home to-morrow. The pay all my expenses this time until I get back home. Otherwise when I’m away I pay all my own expenses getting a Comⁿ on my sales. Will write you again next week and send you some money.

In regard to Richard Burke you will write to the lawyers in Dublin that he is not they right party. When I was in New York last August I seen him and had a long talk with him but could not get him to do anything about the money. Poor fellow his mind has gone astray he is harmless and does a little work now and then. I called to see him this time but could not locate him. He disappeared about two two months ago and has not been seen since. He has done this several times before. When he shows up again I am going to have him confined in an asylum. It will not cost me anything and this poor fellow will be better taken care of. Will write George, Leo & Charles next week without fail.

Wishing you all a Merry XMas and Happy New Year.

Invoking God’s Blessing on You All.

Your Affectionate Brother

Charlie

Give my kindest regards to Mrs McCullough.

C