Sunday Aug 11^th –
My dear Henry,
I am hoping every day to hear
of the passage of the California Bill but
no such news comes yet– Mr Pearce's bill
has passed so says our telegraph report–
I am as yet unable to ascertain how much
less Texas obtains by this than what she
claimed but I should think not much–
No one seems to take the pains to enquire–
Mr Blatchford says he was ^is^ in favour of
having it settled somehow – so it is –
and so it might have been long ago had
the few no principle at stake –
Yesterday I invited the Blatchfords and Morgans
to tea– About 5 oclock came Catherine
Huson, and baby– Huson returned to day
to Romulus– Catherine remains a week–
her h child occupies almost the whole of
her time as babies usually do that
of affectionate mothers– My company
went home at ten– I thought how
much more we would all enjoy a visit
of this kind if you could be with us–

when will that time be? I thought
Carolines Father or Brother e would meet
her at Philadelphia– they ought to do so–
We all went to Church this morning– the
day is quite cool– Grandpa is setting
with a cloak on but declines a fire–
Mr Blatchford had a letter from Clarence–
from Boston– he had received his funds
and letters– I shall look for a letter
from Halifax tomorrow or the next day–
The Summer is drawing to a close and you
will not be be home until it is ended –
Tell Fred the garden is as full as shrubbery
as he can desire – The climbing roses
which adorned the mountain ash so
beautifully and gracefully have at length
faded – none are left now but the monthly’s
The Gandy Tiger lilly is in full flower
and very abundant – while the Phlox, Petunia
and verbenas decorate the beds – Never
until yesterday has Mr Curtis completed
the Pedestal for the vase it looks very
well but seems to me would be improved
by painting – there are so many pieces of
the stone joined by plaster –

Lazette has not been very well since she
went home – She has much provocation
from the State Register &c &c –
I have the receipt for the hair & will try
it for you but without faith – Love to Fred
Your own
Frances –
If Dr Witherells letters have not gone please
direct them to “Oscar Witherell – Merchants
Exchange Bank – New York – ”