
          Hightstown April 3, 1848

Most respected sir,

Yours of 30 ult. [ultimo] came in
due time. I am much obliged for 
your advice about the rod. I had 
my mide [mind?] made up for that the 
patent affair was a catch penny.

Would you be kind enough to 
speak to Prof. Henry about the
size of the rod and &c. The contract 
includes the rod and I wish to 
have it put up as it should
be as our tower will be a fine
mark for electricity.

I think that a
"dagaerreotype [daguerreotype]" would be as likely 
to succeed in Freehold as 
in any village I know of. If he 
will do it reasonably I will 
get him to take a picture of our 
building. And upon your recommendation 
will speak a good word
for him. Is it "Prosch"? I shall go 
to Freehold on Thursday if nothing happens. 
My child is very sick and if it does not 
get better I shall be obliged to leave it 
and its mother behind when I move.
        