Franklin County: Kate Scott to Edward McPherson,
August 21, 1860
Summary:
Edward McPherson's sister, Kate Scott, mentions her preference for Democratic
candidates, complains of slow workmen, and shares news of friends and family.
She also notes that Edward's attention to politics is diverting his attentions
away from his friends and family.
August 21st/60
Hagerstown
My Dear Brother.
I received a paper from you this eve which informs me
of your whereabouts. I had not heard of your
return to Gettysburg since your trip to New York. We all regretted very much you could not make us
a visit hope you will very soon. You are so absorbed in politics you seem not to
have time for your friends. this ought-- not to be, there are so few of us left
and we ought to see more of each other. I had a long letter from sister from
[unclear: Altona] but do not know where she is now. I wanted her to
come here but, I don't know whether she will or not we
are not fixed yet in our back building but -- could get- along. the workmen here
do try one's patience too much. I hardly know what to do
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sometimes. I
get out of humor with them might all have been done
long since, [illeg.] by the paper tonight
you are highly complimented and will likely be the Candidate again. I cannot
think you are on the right side. I am strong for Bell and Everett have just been
reading Crittendon's speech which pleases me mightily. We had a visit-- [deleted: ] Saturday from -- Professor Reynolds your old Teacher. he is
looking remarkably well and in fine spirits, he thinks I have changed very
little, he tells me he has quite a family [illeg.] 8 children, he called
in yesterday and for sometime with Dr in the Office and talked [illeg.]
many things, he seems to be very much pleased with your course, he says there
[illeg.] three young men he feels very proud [illeg.] Robert
Clarkson, William Paxton and you. [illeg.] I was so sorry to hear of
Miss Maria McClellen's death, she will be such a loss [illeg.] her
sister and brothers. I sometimes think [illeg.] going over to Gettysburg for a day or two this fall [illeg.]
can't know yet. I still have a yearning after [illeg.] place. I see you
have the gas in operation
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You must feel quite grand.
How long will you be in Gettysburg now. You are [deleted: ] [unclear: kind] of passage. I now know where to find you. I enclose this note you wished me to sign. the glasses arrived safely and are [illeg.] and look very well. The children are very well. Lillie and Mae are tired of vacation and wish school would commence. The William's have not got home yet. Mary Emma and her Father went to the [illeg.] Springs, Nannie Findley went with them and Cousin Nancy went to Jinnie's, [illeg.] all be home soon. It is late and I will [illeg.] to stop. Write soon again. Love to all for [deleted: ]
Yours truly
Kate ---
