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I wrote to you a few days ago in great haste, and do not
know what I wrote except that I thought Mr. Orr ought to give
$700 for the house. Not having heard from you, I wish to say that
if you cannot get $700 try $650, and rather than not sell I would
even take $600, which seems to be much less than its value. I
therefore desire you to make the best sale for us that you can, as
I believe you will. I do not wish to have the trouble of the old
concern after you leave, and it will doubtless be best to sell it.
Aware that you are very busy preparing to remove I do not wish to
give you too much trouble, but by your attention to this small
matter will oblige your B. We hope you have had a happy Christmas.
Doctor Davis had his usual family celebration on Monday, when all
his children and grand children were present to eat Turkey and Oysters
and all sorts of good things of the season. On Sabbath
(which was Christmas) we had no more disipation and disorder than
on an ordinary Sabbath. All was quiet and decent throughout the
City. But on Monday last (which was kept as Christmas) the whole
rowdyism of the City seemed to vomit out all the abominable wickedness
imaginable, and disgraceful as it is to the authorities of
Balt. The police force together was not sufficient to keep order,
and we are sorry to find rowdyism and violence in the ascendency.
Well enough of this.
I saw Bro. Hirst of Loudoun Circuit yesterday and among
other things, I asked him who he and Bro Hildt thought most probably
would be the successor of our Bro Rodgers in L. He says they
have fixed upon Felder Israel of Berryville. What do you think of
it? He is a clever fellow and no doubt would do well.
I was also talking with A. A. Reece P. E. of Rockingham
and he thinks he has one in his District that would suit well. So
you see we are calling attention to the subject of a preacher for
Leesburg. We hope the good Lord will be favorable and raise up
some one to take your place when you are gone, but the prospect is
dark and gloomy. And we also hope you may be made a great blessing
where you are going.
In my last you received Mr. Forsythe first note due Jan.y
1st, which you will be good enough to collect and forward the
amount.
I am told that the south have a poor concern of a preacher
You recollect some time before their conference Charley Davis and
Presiding Elder Carter come ove to Balt. Co. and formed a class,
yea a circuit, called Howard Circuit, and you have no doubt also
soon that the Va conference refused to send a preacher over here
to starve. And thus their attempt at disturbance went for nothing.
I hope since the property question is settled that all strife will
cease.
I will attend to the Guano and let you know in my next.
E. joins in love.
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