Letter #53
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Date: 12/19/1858
Place: San Francisco
From: Chittenden
To: Mrs C.H. Fassett
San
Francisco 19th
Dec/58
Mrs.
C. H. Fassett
Granville O
Dear Mother
Do not expect to write you
much to day as I have a number of Letters unanswered which have been
delayed already too long. Received by last mail a Letter from John
which I have forwarded to Harris and Ann am much
obliged to him and will answer it soon but tell him to write
again not wait for me. shall be glad to hear from him often. I sent you
check on New York Nov 19th for 50ll
and Dec 4th
for same amount. The Drafts were by Mess Tallant & Wilde on
“Bank of State of New York” New York City. also
instructed Mr Hale to pay you $50ll
from Harris and myself to buy nicknacks as holiday presents for the
family. It is a small amount for so large a purpose but hope you will
make it answer. You will please advise me when you receive each amount.
I was pleased to hear of your return from Mill Creek I do not much like
to have you go there. I do not fear any man in his reason no matter how
hardened but a maniac I do fear as you do not Know what They may do or
when They will be taken worse if Kind. After this hope you will
persuade Aunt Ann to visit you. I gave to day a Letter of introduction
for Mr C. W. Harvey to Father and one to Len Hodges. Mr Harvey goes by
this Steamer to bring out some Blooded horses and Cattle if he goes
near you at all he will call. probably on you first and you can send
him down to Len Hodges. I came down from Pacheco last Monday Evening
Ann and family are all well. Harris do. and busy Hale being gone and a
new man in his place keeps H pretty close. we have had plenty of Rain
and all look for a prosperous year next year. the last two have been
very dull and hard times The country begins to look quite green. The
new grass beginning to be good feed. what a contrast from your cold
weather and probable snows of to day. I can imagine what a large fire
you must have at this minute with you about 5 P. M. while here it is
two, with the sun shining out pleasantly though this morning was quite
foggy and unpleasant. Anns health is very good and she is just like
herself. I took her a Box of nice Apples when I was up last and we had
a Birds nest Pudding a week ago to day. Harris and I were both there
and of course we talked of all of you and thought of Home puddings
&c. Mr Hale will no doubt tell you I intend paying you a visit
in the Spring. it is not certain by any means, but probable I cannot
say how many things might prevent my visit by that time. write often my
Love to all Yours as ever
Chittenden
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