John apologizes for not writing sooner. The sickly season gave him constant employment. The Cherokee and Kendall people should have kept Francis informed of his activities. He has been well. There has been small pox in Tiffin, about 12 cases but only one fatal. They vaccinated many. When he last heard of their Father he was preparing to move to Allen County. He asks if Frank feels the excitement of politics in his retreat. In Ohio the results give the Governorship to the Whig candidate, Corwin, with 17,000 majority. There is not doubt that Harrison will have the state. An abolition ticket will hurt but his popularity is greater than Corwin's. Maryland it seems will go for him. He intends to visit Cincinnati this winter and would like to go to Emmittsburg but cannot. He adds a few lines in verse on hope. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.