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Although I wrote last I wave the formality of waiting for
a letter, as you have doubtless been very much engrossed in entertaining
your new daughter. You said in your last that you expected
Francis the next day. I hope you have realized all your anticipations
in their visit, and that happiness will attend them all
through life. This, however, will depend much upon their acknowledgement
of God in all their Ways that He may direct their paths.
Jer. 10.23. Prov. 3. 5-6.
My principle object at this time is to say something
about Guano, and I am sorry to have nothing new to say. The precious
article still continues very scarce. I heard a man offer
today $50 pr Ton, while it is quoted at $43 & 44 in the papers,
but he could not get it at any price.
I am convinced that your best chance (if you have not
bought) will be with Fitzehew Coyle, the agent for Washington City.
He is the Agricultural man on 7th St. near Lathams Bank. I see no
chance for you here. They say there is plenty coming in, but when
it will be here we cannot tell at present. We hope to see you
soon, as you stated in your last. We are happy to say that Balt.
continues to be healthy, and when we consider the awful scorge
which has been visiting New Orleans and other places we have
great cause of thankfulness to our heavenly Father for His goodness
towards us in this respect, and in all respects.
Some of the churches in this City are at present favoured
with revivals of Religion. The most successful is Monument Street,
where scores are inquiring what they must do to be saved. May this
become a general thing in this and every place.
I am still attending to H. de Grace, and up to this time
that place is entirely healthy, as much so as any place. We don't
make our home there, but are trying to do them some good. Our
love toaall.
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