Prairie Grove, Ark., Dec, 4 *J. W. Morton, Washington, Iowa. I Dear Comrade: I was glad to receive your invitation to attend the49th anniversary of the battle ofPrairie Grove. I am sorry that I rannot be present. Hoping you w’.llall ave a good time.I was a high private in the rear Iranks and I was certainly glad thatI was when we were advanced upthe hill and still more thankful for being in the front rank when we fell back, for I had some one in front and back of me. The Confederates tell me that they intend to have a big time next year, on the 50th anniversary I will let you knowPm sorry that the artist has fail- i ed to have got some cards done so 1 can send them to you.The weather is* fine, 1 will close,j Yours as ever,I n H ast e,W. H. Jones.