Birmingham Ala
Apr 17th[1](n01)
My Dear,[2](n02)
Yours of the 11th recdreceived You say you are not my little favorite or I would take the time to come & see you My Dear dontdon't you know that it is impossible for me to leave my show. it cantcan't run without me. I have one hundred and fifty people My expenses are $1,000 a day I cant leave them, surely. I would come if it were possible. And I cant say when I can come either but I hope to some day. Yes. Dear. if I get near your home so that you can come I want you to be sure and do so. I am still haveinghaving lots of rainy weather which
is bad for my business and I am still loosing lots of money. but will make it up when I get North. dontdon't fear I will send the locket & picture soon— Little Pet. its impossible for me to write from every place. I have so much to do. but will think of you from every place. will that do? I have two little girls living have lost a little Boy & Girl.[3](n03) My Wife and I have separated but no divorce yet[4](n04) thats what I mentmeant by saying as yet I am a single man. No Dear I am not afraid to trust you with my secret. I have none. You know now all about my family affairs. Little Pet. dontdon't think I have forgotten or am neglecting you. if I dontdon't write oftner. will write when ever I can.
With fond Love,
Will