
          Ellesdie, Sept. 14. 1852.


 My dear friend


 I missed you again the last time I called,
 and will try to make it up in part by writing. I 
 do not expect to visit the city again for perhaps two
 weeks; next week I wish to make the visit to Scranton
 for which I was prevented from accomplishing last
 week. Mitchell has first written, recovering from a severe
 illness, at Scranton. His church is to be dedicated this
 19th inst [of this month] � next Sunday.  


 I am expecting to start for [Indian] country early
 next month, day not yet known. You are familiar with
 the situation of Ft. [Lowsar] and the Rio River � I [aided] it

        