1891 Another very mild winter; during the year the thermometer not having reached zero in the Western Missouri nor in Eastern Kansas. The four winters the dealers in ice found great difficulty in laying in a supply. The crops were the best ever known, as the supply of grain surpassed any previous record. After closing my school, I came home and kept a close look out for a steady job. About the first of April, I was again attacked by the "grippe" and for nearly a month was not fit for work. Thinking a change of scene would benefit me, I went to Amity and spent four weeks with Edward in the store. My intention had been to take charge of the school at Burlington Junction, MO, but having an offer of a situation in the post office, I accepted it. During the month of June, I worked free in order to learn something of my duties. On July 1st I assumed the duties of Asst. P.M. and expect to hold that position for one year at least. I have found the work very confining. For nearly four months, I was not outside of the corporation. My work keeps me employed about twelve hours a day and about six hours on Sunday. About Dec 20 I had another attack of the "grippe" and was confined to my room for nearly a week. This time the trouble was in my throat which suffocated(?) Although it is confining, I prefer my present situation to work in the school-room, and it is not at all likely that I shall ever teach again. +++++++++++++