Hiram, November 25, 1864.
My Dear Corydon: — Yours of the 13th came duly to hand. I am
glad to inform you that Crete is now convalescent. She has had a terrible run
of typhoid fever, which for some days seriously threatened her life, and which
left her exceedingly weak and reduced; but she is now on her feet again and
rapidly gaining strength.
I rejoice with you
in the great victory, but greatly regret that your county is not redeemed from
the dominion of the enemy. I think, however, that Fulton county can confidently
say that if she has not won her first victory she has suffered her last defeat.
After I left you I finished my appointments in Colfax's district, and then went
to Ohio. My work grew heavier as the campaign drew on to its close, and I made
eighteen speeches in the last two weeks preceding the Presidential election,
and traveled nearly four thousand miles. I was thoroughly exhausted when the
end came, but I am now quite well again, and hope to enter upon my winter's
work in good health.
I start for
Washington next week. I do not think Crete will be able to go before the
holidays, when I intend to take her with me.
In regard to your
own matters, I need not assure you how ready and willing I am to do all in my
power to-aid you. I will see Colfax as soon as I get to Washington and consult
with him on the best way to secure a place for you. If a place can be got by us
two, it shall be.
Write me soon.
Ever truly yours,
James.
SOURCE: Corydon Eustathius Fuller, Reminiscences of
James A. Garfield: With Notes Preliminary and Collateral, p. 368-9
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