I occasionaly see Dr Bernhisel who nfinformes me that he is in corospondence with
you & he is disired to make your Respects to me, for
so much of your good opinion. I am verry
thakfull. But I must & will be plain with
you & all my friends I do think that there has
been a wonton neglect of communicating
with me & to me from time to time. It was
expected the Mr. Hyde would accompany
me to Washington & that he through his
influence would Raise money for O. Cowdrey
to accompany me also who I am sure
I could have used to advantage here
such was his instruction from the valley
But I must say instead of these aides I
have not so much as received a letter from him or any one having influence in the church
there may be a cause for all this which I
will not be slawful in waching. I have
received letter from various individuals informing
me of various Iteams of news from the valley
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yet have received nothing from the leading
men all may be right. But I cannot
help my doubts they are forced upon me
my situation here is every thing But a
disirable one to meet such changes as strong William Smith & others are bringring to bare
in the Sennate & House of Rep, & elsewhare
is any thing But plesant if during the
contest that I have here with men in
high places I could from time to time
receive the condolence of friends It would
cause some of the burdens to rest more easy
But what time does not infold to me
eternity will so I will trust in him in hwhoes cause I am engaged
Congress is yet unorganised
It therefore almost unsafe to give an
opinion what they will do in relation to
our Interest yet I hazard nothing in saying
that the Executive & his cabnit eare every
thing but friendly to our Interests. I know
this from a personal interview with the
President & speak advisably; I have very
strong friends here who will stand
by me untill our Interests are obtained
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I will not able enter unto a detail
as to what is transpiring for you no doubt
get the changes in the papers & what is
wanting the Dr no doubt suplys. But be
assured whither I have the aid & comfort
of my freinds or not nothing shall be wanting
on my part to promot the general wellfare
of our common cause