Letter

Yours of the 27th was rec’d today with the papers; for
which many thanks. Having had a hint respecting the use of a lamp in the evening,
except in case of sickness (now that the season of working in the evening has gone by,)
I must be brief. Mr B. alludes in a few words to the “flare-up” with Jackson. I hope
& trust that it was not settled by acceding to the disgraceful proposition
made by him. I wash my hands of all their matters, having no part
in them, and not being in a position to have any. From what little
I can gather from Mr B. the chance of defeating old Durham is not
very brilliant; and Mr B. hopes for one branch of the Legislature –
which amounts to nothing. – I am not deluded, as you see, by
any false expectations. I was amused with your electioneering
account of the 5 Col’s voters &c.

My health is much the same. Of course considerable
change for the better can be expected in a place like this.