The Fassett Letters - Letter #79
One
sheet of blue lined paper, folded to make four pages 7¾ x
10”
Date: April 30, 1861
Place:
San Francisco
From: Noah Chittenden Fassett
To: Dr.
H. Fassett
San Frano April 30th/61
Dr. H.
Fassett
Granville Ohio
Dear Father. I Recd by
Overland Mail 10 days ago Harris Letter of March 18th. I
presume that he will leave New York by the 11th of May to return, so
that it is not necessary to write to him. We have by Pony Express news
of the taking of Fort Sumpter and of the calling out of 75000 Militia
by the President. I regret exceedingly that we have to submit to Civil
war caused by the corruption of the Government. for years but now the
people will act and I hope wipe from existence those Blood suckers who
have taken the life from the most noble and liberal structure of
government ever established. We hear do not fear any trouble on this
side California is strong for the Union I do not apprehend that you at
Granville will be molested in any event. but in case there is likely to
be trouble move north and run no risks. Our information of passing
events at this distance is only through the
“Sensation” Press so that we do not pretend to form
a very correct idea of late state of affairs. From my Letters from home
I understand that Harry and John intend going to Lake Superior this
summer. If so I think well of it and think you better sell off your
Stock and Farming fixtures and not try to Farm at all. Harris and I
will support you. and if you would rather live in town or any wheres
else I will buy you a good house &c. but I would not like to
see you go far from Granville. I do not know any better place for you
than there. and besides I would not like to have you leave Uncle
Elias. he has been a good friend to us all and I
Know he wants you near him. I came down from Pacheco last night they
were all well. our business going on as usual. We shall soon want
Harris back. Hay cutting will commence this week. our prospects are
good for a heavy harvest this year. And of course busy times for us up
to first of January. The prospects of Pacheco are good think we will
nearly double the size of it this year.
We out voted the county seat on the permanent location of the County
Fair a day or two ago. My best love to all. send for
money when you want
any
Yours
as Ever
Chittenden
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