Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 8, 1859.
Dear Wife And
Children, All, — I write to say that we are all well, and are getting
along as well as we could reasonably expect. It now appears likely that Martha
and Anne will be on their way home in the course of this month, but they may be
detained to a little later period. I do not know what to advise about fattening
the old spotted cow, as much will depend on what you have to feed her with;
whether your heifers will come in or not next spring; also upon her present
condition. You must exercise the best judgment you have in the matter, as I
know but little about your crops. I should like to know more as soon as I can.
I am now in hopes of being able to send you something in the way of help before
long. May God abundantly bless you all! Ellen, I want you to be very good.
Your affectionate
husband and father,
I. S.
Sept. 9. Bell's letter of .'30th August to Watson is
received.
Sept. 20, 1859. All well. Girls will probably start
for home soon.
Yours ever,
I. S.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of
John Brown, p. 532
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