Franklin County: Edward McPherson to John B.
McPherson, September 6, 1857
Summary:
Edward McPherson, in writing to his father, expresses his intention to visit a
Mrs. Carson and mentions seeing other friends. McPherson also comments on the
state of the stock market.
September 6.
Philadelphia
My dear Father --
I reached Philadelphia at 10 last night-- too late to call upon Mrs. Carson who, I understand, was expected here yesterday. With a view to surprise her & escort her on her way home, I made every effort to get off from New York in the 2 o'clock boat, as I supposed she could take that train. I was 15 minutes too late & was compelled to wait until 6 in the evening-- I intended getting up in the morning to meet her at the depot, but being more than usually tired, overslept myself.--Please tell Mr. Carson of my efforts.
I saw Henry Duehler & Mr.
[unclear: Nead] when I arrived, & received Mother's letter by the former. This morning, I
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received yours enclosing two others.--
[unclear: Jos.] [unclear: Mchaffey] & William M.'s wife are at the St. Lawrence. They came yesterday, & will go home tomorrow. They report all well at Marietta.
Andrew has been very much [deleted: ] tired the last few weeks, but looks well. New York is crowded to overflowing, & our Hotels are filling up.
I have nothing new to write, & must be brief, as there is an accumulation of business to [deleted: atte] transact.
Love to Mother,
Yours
Edward
Money is very tight here today. The market will be unsettled for some time.
