One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Day.
Private House,
Annawan, Illinois,
September Twenty-sixth.
Before leaving Wyanet I had Paul's bridle—a Mexican make—repaired, and when it was again used he chafed at the restraint of the curb. Not for long though, for we were soon on the prairie, he evidently enjoying it as much as his master. The roads were rougher than usual and there was a change here in the soil, its black clayey loam being very rich and productive, making Henry County noted for its fine farms. Eighteen miles of grass-covered prairie, diversified by cultivated fields, brought me to Annawan, where I was the guest of O. T. Buttermore, and while at this place I received the following gratifying communication from Colonel Stephens of La Salle—further proof of the good will to "the stranger within their gates," of the citizens of La Salle:
La Salle, Illinois,
September 25, 1876.
To Captain Willard Glazier:
I take pleasure in expressing to you on behalf of many of our citizens, the gratification afforded our people who listened to your instructive and entertaining lecture given at Opera Hall on Saturday evening last. While in conversation with several of our prominent citizens, among them, W. A. Work, superintendent of our public schools; A. J. O'Connor, clerk of the city court; W. T. Mason, Esq., and others, all of whom were present and heard your lecture, I was requested to write you and tender their hearty thanks for the entertainment and their good wishes for your success in your ride across the continent. Should you ever again visit our city you can rest assured you will be most cordially received.
Very truly yours,
R. C. Stephens,
Late Colonel U. S. Volunteers.
A HAPPY FAMILY.
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Day.
Farm House,