RICHFIELD, SUMMIT COUNTY,
OHIO, Oct. 17,1842.
DEAR SIR, — I have just received information of my final
discharge as a bankrupt in the District Court, and I ought to be grateful that
no one of my creditors has made any opposition to such discharge being given. I
shall now, if my life is continued, have an opportunity of proving the
sincerity of my past professions, when legally free to act as I choose. I am
sorry to say that in consequence of the unforeseen expense of getting the
discharge, the loss of an ox, and the destitute condition in which a new surrender
of my effects has placed me, with my numerous family, I fear this year must
pass without my effecting in the way of payment what I have encouraged you to
expect (notwithstanding I have been generally prosperous in my business for the
season).
Respectfully your
unworthy friend,
JOHN BROWN.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 56
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