
          year. He desires too see me
 very much. My business there
 demands my attention. My
 affairs may be more complicated
 by my Uncles death.


 All things considered, nothing
 ought to stop me but some
 consideration of the most
 permanent nature - such
 as the N.C. affair. If this
 will be prejudiced by my going
 I ought to stay but not otherwise. I wish this ^ [inserted: note] expressly
 to ascertain your opinion
 on this point.


 It seems to me that it
 will make no difference.
 I can have it telegraphed
 on to me at Quincy &
 put so that it will
 reach me. No man would
 be expected to be on the ground
 the week after his election.
        