
          its name, but the other as you say is more 
 characteristic as it comes from California. 


 Mr. Frémont was forbidden to write on 
 account of pain in his chest, whilst at home 
 the last time, and I was his amanuensis, it 
 seems that you are an old correspondant [correspondent] of 
 mine, which must be my apology for 
 giving you so long a letter but I knew 
 it was a subject in which you felt 
 really much interest. 


 With much respect I am 
 very truly yours


 Jessie Benton Frémont.
        