Letter from John Milton Bernhisel, 29 November 1849
Philadelphia
Dear Brother,
I have delivered your letter to Col Kane,
he remarked that he would read and use it—
I have called on Sister Jeffrey, but I do not know yet
wether I can avail myself of her kind office, this
I shall be able to determine after my arrival at
the seat of Government, please not to mention this
to sister Jeffrey or any one else at present—
Since you left I have visited Gerard College
it is reported to be the most magnificent building
in the world, I want you to go and see it,
I have procured a ticket of admission for you
which is herein enclosed—Be pleased also to
visit the United State Mint, into which you
will be admitted without a ticket, call between
9 & 12, When the conductor tells you that you
have seen all, tell him that you are from
a distance, and ask if he will be kind enough
to show you their collection of coins—
I take my departure in the morning—
I have not yet received the letters from
your friend in Maine—
Yours very truly
J. M. Bernhisel
TB
