Person:Sarah McDill (2)

From the Allen Letters collection online:

Harrisburg July 31st 1854

Dear Sarah

Josephine's letter of the 16th came to hand yesterday evening which met with a kind and hearty reception at my hands, for, the simple reason, I was glad to hear from her and unusually thankful on being honored with a few lines from you. Oh yes, and those dear little mottoes, the remnant of your kisses were welcome too, (have they not conveyed the bad news that there is danger of your going crazy)

I am quite pleased to learn that you occupy and prefer the duties in such a high, honorable, and useful station this summer training the young idea and fitting it for the duties of life. I wish you great success in that honorable cause and trust you will have more mercy on the little fellows jackets and beware of the charms and smiles of Captain Mc_____'s young captains. I see you have not forgotten the Indian show yet and neither have I. By the way we are going to have one here in two weeks from next Thursday and I guess I will attend in memory of you.

I am happy to learn that Lydia's long and persevering efforts have at last been crowned with success and that she has at last came off victorious and secured the object of her fond desires by Holy bonds of Matrimony. Peace be with her and may she be blessed with fine fat babes. I have seen Mr Davis and never had a very exalted opinion of him.

I am well and contented as a pig in a cornfield with my business. It is writing altogether. I am boarding with a family by the name of Johnson who live next door to governor Porter's on Market Street. They are a very fine family. When I first came to Harrisburg I took up my boarding at Mr. Bomgardners. I remained there three weeks and would have stayed there altogether only his rooms were all engaged and I could not get one to myself. _______ the chap you ____ to tell me about is a very fine fellow I think. I asked him if he remembers you he says he did.

Thomas Brooks is here now and has got a situation in the office. He came here one week ago last Saturday. He has taken the place of one Mr. _______ who had occupied a seat in the about three years and has given it up as he is a going to marry a Miss Simonton and going to the west.

Uncle Porter returned today in good health and as fat as ever.

I guess I have written enough of this nonsensical nonsense and will quit for the present.

I should be happy to hear from you again.

Your sincere friend R.B.Allen

To Miss Sarah Jane McDill

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