SPRINGFIELD, MASS., 29th
Oct., 1846.
DEAR FATHER, — Yours of the 22d, telling us of the death of
brother King, is received. I must say, that, with all his imperfections and faults,
I certainly feel that if he has not been a very warm-hearted, yet he has been a
steady, friend, and on some accounts a useful friend; and I mourn his frailties
and death sincerely. You say he expected to die, but do not say how he felt in
regard to the change as it drew near. I have to confess my unfaithfulness to my
friend in regard to his most important interest. I did not fail to write you,
as soon as I returned myself, from want of inclination, but because I thought
it would please you quite as much to get a letter from Jason. We are getting
along moderately with our business, but when we shall be able to close it up
will be difficult to say, for we still continue to receive large quantities of
wool. Prices rather improve. We expect to be ready to close up all the lots
Jerry brought on in a very few days. Have contracted away the lowest he brought
at twenty-five cents per pound. There is no doubt but we might make the most
advantageous exchanges of wool for any description of woollen goods that are
wanted in the country. We shall probably take hold of the business with a view
to such exchanges another year, if we continue the wool business. We find no
difficulty in disposing of the very coarsest wools, now that we have learned
better where to sell them, and can turn them cash. Please write often, and let
us hear how you all get along, and what you think proper to say to us.
Your affectionate
son,
JOHN BROWN.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 21
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