AKRON, Jan. 27, 1846.
DEAR SON JOHN, — I arrived at home December 2d; had a
fatiguing but I should think a prosperous journey, and brought with me a few
choice sheep. Our wool sold by the sort, at from 24 cents to $1.20 per pound,
just as we wash it on the sheep; average, about the same as last year, perhaps
a little better. Our flock have done remarkably this winter, and are in good
condition and health. We have lost but three by disease since sometime in the
fall. Our sales of sheep (mostly bucks) since August amount to about $640.
Since my return, I have been troubled considerably with my eyes. They are
better now. Your letter to Ruth is received, and she is preparing to go with
you when you come out. I have a plan to lay before you for your operations
after the first of June next, and hope you will not commit yourself for a
longer time until you hear it. I think we have quite as much worldly prosperity
as will be likely to be a real blessing to us. Fred is in Richfield for the
present, with about 250 sheep and a dog under his command. He seems disposed to
reading and some thought. Would like to have you write him there, or here
perhaps would be better. Write often.
Affectionately your
father,
JOHN BROWN.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 62
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