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is manifest. Col Lewis has been sick in Cincinnati-did not write for a long time--and now a letter says he will go Eastward without Coming here--much disappointment on account of it. Col: Wilson went to make arrangements for his family-was expected back a week ago-not a word from him-it is thought he is sick-the bad weather hinders every thing and every body. A fine Company in Bourbon county want to go, but there is no one with authority to encourage them to do so. Your presence would do all in an instant. Capt Postlewhaite takes the Fayette Company-Ladies Legion. 200 are in barracks here since some weeks-others are joining- while some go off. There is Much Confusion. Enthusiasm Could instantly be kindled- Young Woolley-Gause--Rogers, and others are first rate young men-all enthusiasm, but somewhat depressed from the above Causes. Miss James has painted your flag on silk-Sun Washington and all-it is beautiful-it is to be presented by Henrietta-with an appropriate speech written for her by myself- Friday afternoon- How interesting to have you here! It is to be in Mrs Harts lawn. We tried to have it to day but the weather has been so bad Could not be got dry. and it rains fast- All the Military were to parade. We tried to hurry it because some of the troops are to start tomorrow in the Car-There is an encampment and ren- dezvous in Shelbyville--another is in Louisville-some have gone on there--A Letter is here from Col: Harrison of Louisville lo Col: Wilson wanting information about starting etc there is no one here lo give it. Mr. Ficklin was in here just now~is trying hard to get them off-thinks i~ all important that they go quick or they will not go at all- Mr. Bryant followed-thinks your Coming for a single day, if you Could spare it- would be effectual. They and Mr. Hunt make great exertions, as does Gen McCalla and others. Dr Dudley opposes all he can, as does Mr Wickliffe. I think with you about monied men. It is my experience. We must not look to them for generosity. None of them have coone forward here except Mr Norton who gave $100- As to our family money matters- I see no hope in any quarter-so must e'en put my shoulder to the wheel a little longer I shall do it cheerfully in view of the end. I have another boarder and can have enough. Perhaps you did not get my lastaletter to Washing- ton. I wrote you I have taken the house adjoining mine, making with that room enough. If your sister, in view of placing her daughter at school (at mr Leacock's, a very good one) I should be glad to have her pass the sum• mer with me and her family or any [others] of our Texan friends- I wrote Henry to that effect. He is still in N. 0. trying for funds. Mr Erwin has made already $50,000 by Texas lands, he has gone out to [illegible]- while we lose all we have without realizing a cent. Our time will come-I
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