Letter to James Jackson, 1850

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Box 1, Folder 24

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Written from Fort Hamilton, New York. Letter regards the death of "Uncle Cummins" and family finances.

Language:

English

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Fort Hamilton N.Y. Harbor

My Dear Uncle,

There is no man on Earth, whom I would befriend sooner than Uncle Cummins. Let me know who have betrayed him and in what he has been betrayed, give me a full history of names and facts as soon as possible; and strain every nerve to prevent the granting of the decree. I expect to return home in the Fall, when I will see what can be done; though I fear that I will not be able to do any thing, but I can not tell what good luck I may meet with by that time.

I believe that I will leave my horse in the possession of McLean until then. I am in much better health then when we parted and hope through the blessings of a kind Providence soon to be restored to perfect health. I have not received a single line from California. I have a delightful station and hope to pass a pleasant Summer.

Remember me kindly to Aunt and other relatives and friends.

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Correspondence

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