Chicago, Ill., April 28, 1858.
Dear Wife And
Children, Every One, — The letters of Henry, Ruth, and Oliver are all
received, and most glad were we to get them. I am entirely satisfied with the
arrangement about who shall go out surveying. Would it be entirely satisfactory
all round to have Henry manage the farms for both families, and let Watson go
with Oliver and friend Hinkley? Say frankly, wife and all concerned. Ten of the
company got here this morning; three more will probably be on to-morrow. We that
are now here leave for Canada West this evening. Owen is here, and is well.
Write as directed before. I now enclose two drafts (amount, twenty-five
dollars) to help pay travelling expenses, and shall send more. Acknowledge
these. Will write again soon. God bless you all!
Your affectionate
husband and father,
John Brown.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 455
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