, Letter, , to JS, , Hancock Co., IL, 11 June 1844; handwriting of ; dockets in handwriting of and unidentified scribe; four pages; JS Collection, CHL.
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P.S.
A dark cloud hangs over the churches, we apprehend a storm at hand. I have been very busy in barring down the hatches. I fear however some will jump overboard, but we will do the best we can, knowing who is at the helm, and a skillful pilot we shall be sure to make the port tho’ the sea be boisterous.
Postage inscribed in blue ink in unidentified handwriting. Possibly “f” for “free” or “frank.” (See Letter from Orson Hyde, 9 June 1844, p. 182 herein.)