Augusta County: N. K. Trout to John W. McCue,
January 11, 1859
Summary:
N. K. Trout asks McCue "whether Mrs McCue has dropped Miss Cullen a line,
& if so, what does she reply."
Jany 11. 59
Staunton
My Dear John,
I do not like to be held a troublesome fellow--indeed, I almost curse myself as
being so backward. (modest?)but my depressed friend Forrest often says "any
worse yet." therefore let me ask whether Mrs McCue has dropped Miss Cullen a
line, & if so, what does she reply, and if not get her to do so
"immediately, if not recently."--I have gone through the
[unclear: amblers] lately--or rather I am
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now in the
transition state--suffering untold depletion of purse, loss of sleep &
peace--and increased and increasing cares--at my age and with my charges and
responsibilities it is deplorable--But, it is on me now & can't be
avoided. I must grin & bear it--pick my [illeg.] & try
it again--but with more prudence & caution--There ought to be more or no
good men.
Do not forget to hand my command to your wife obeyed
I write in haste but very sincere
NK Trout
J W McCue
