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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



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