Franklin County: Edward McPherson to John B.
McPherson, October 20, 1857
Summary:
Edward McPherson informs his father that his forthcoming arrival at home will be
accompanied by much political gossip.
October 20 '57
Harrisburg
My dear Father:
By [illeg.] [unclear: Van Stafe] I send one of my trunks home.-- I will take the other with me. I expect to go to Philadelphia tonight or tomorrow.-- I will remain a few days and will return home probably by Saturday night.-- I hope you are all getting along comfortably. I have a great deal to tell you when I reach home. I knew many of the secrets of politics.-- The American was pretty [illeg.] last week on [unclear: Helster], Fillmore & Cooper.-- The two former have killed themselves eternally in Pennsylvania. The last named has been dead for some time.--
The Governor is very well & bears his defeat like a man. The wonder is, that he was [added: not] defeated by a heavier vote. The majority will be about 7000. [illeg.] is elected by a large majority.-- That is a severe blow.--
Yours
Edward
