Franklin County: S. L. Russell to Edward McPherson,
July 31, 1858
Summary:
Russell extends an invitation to McPherson to visit and offers up commentary on
the upcoming election in which McPherson is running. Russell appears confident
that McPherson will win.
July 31st 1858
M.Connellsburg
My dear Sir
Having left home on tuesday last to attend to some business in Franklin Co. I did not review your letter until yesterday afternoon-- it having been forwarded to me here by Mrs R.
I regret to learn that you have almost given up the idea of visiting Bedford during the present season unless in the event of your winning the nomination for Congress. I think however, that that event is likely to occur and that I will have the pleasure to meet you there. The much felt vacancy in the kitchen department has been filled and we have got to housekeeping and will be much gratified to have you dine or take a cup of tea with us. John Stevens I think or rather hope will go to Bedford next week. Why cannot you come up with him? Since our return home the health of Mrs. R and myself has been very good. [unclear: The] trip was of great benefit to both of us. It was a delightful trip.
I am told here that the Fulton Co. conference will go
for you which with the votes of them from Adams will give you six votes on the
first ballot and if those six will stand firm through a few ballots I believe
that you will get enough from Bedford or Juniata to nominate you. If the
Conferees from Bedford find that they cannot have Jordan nominated -- and I do
not think that they will be
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long in ascertaining that -- they will I
feel confident vote for you. The Co. Convention for
Bedford Co. does not meet until next week but I take
it for granted that the conferees will be [illeg.] for Jordan as I do
not think that Mr. King or his friends have made any exertion whatever.
Since my return home I have ever so much engaged in my office and in preparing for housekeeping that I have paid but little attention to politics. The contest this fall is going to be a warm one particularly in those districts where Lecompton Democrats are re-nominated.
The nomination of John M. Read appears to give satisfaction every where and I have but little doubt of his election.
Remember me to your mother, Aunt Maria & Uncle Sam. I had a letter from Uncle a few days ago and will write to him after I get home.
When I was in N. York Mr Mehaffy & Cousin Elizabeth called to see us and we intended to return their visit the next day but there came on a storm of rain which prevented our getting out before we left the city.
Let me hear from you again soon & if I can aid you in any way command my services.
Truly
Yours
S. L. Russell
E. McPherson, Esq.
