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Scope and Contents John's father has gone to Baltimore, and Maurice Francis Egan has moved. Gallagher's children and even his wife have the whooping caugh, which he thinks not dangerous, but rather beneficial, since it develops the lungs. It is a nuisance, however, and as it lasts nearly three months, Gallagher faces the prospect of jumping out of bed a dozen times each night for the next seven weeks. The balance of the Ohio list will be sent as soon as John asks for it. Gallagher would say that it be...

Scope and Contents John's letters and the $100.00 have been received, and Gallagher will send the cash book to Washington D.C. rather than to Frederick. Maurice Francis Egan and John's father wrote to Baltimore. Egan goes to Philadelphia tonight, and will write John from there. John's letter No. 3 proved that he can write a readable letter when he wishes. If Gallagher had time he would write a longer letter. John did "tall" collecting at Baltimore in two days, and Gallagher wishes with John that it would...

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John's letters have been received, and Gallagher is happy to make the acquaintance of Mr. Doyle, to whom John introduced him. Gallagher warns John not to allow himself to run short of money while in Texas. All the folks in New York are well, including John's father who is in fair health. Gallagher is glad John likes the pen which, with ordinary care will always be ready for use. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher acknowledges the receipt of Jack's letter of Dec. 10, 1886 and his remittance of $100. He was glad to see that amount, and is sure James Alphonsus McMaster was also. The week has been good financially. McMaster speaks of going to Baltimore tomorrow night, a trip which will do him good. Gallagher finds nothing else of interest to write about. He hopes Jack will go to Rockville and try to get some subscriptions. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He acknowledges the receipt of John's letters, the $50.00, and is glad that John is getting on so well. He hopes John has a pleasant July 4. A duplicate bill of J.G. Mattingly and Sons is enclosed. John's father arrived from Baltimore in good health. and spirits. Maurice Francis Egan's wife, who was ill after her confinement, is so much better. The baby has been baptized Maria Carmel Egan. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John's letters and telegram have been received, and Gallagher was thunderstruck when he heard that John had sent $100. John's father was well pleased with the telegram. Gallagher has at last struck a typewriter, an old machine that writes a nice letter, however, and just suits him, although he paid only $35. for it. This is the first letter he has written on it. They have had some pleasant weather but generally it has been bad. John might forego his crusade against feminine hearts long...

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Gallagher has mailed to Vicksburg, Mississippi a new list and bills that will take John to Louisville, Ky. There is also a letter waiting at Vicksburg. This hasty note is merely intended to inform John of the lists and letter. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John's telegram and his clothes have been received from Charleston, South Carolina. John's father is in Baltimore. He was not feeling well, but was all right when he left. Gallagher lists three subscribers and asks John to make a memorandum. He supposes John is striking nice weather. Not having heard from John financially, he supposes John is sending a genuine "sockdologer". All the folks are well and send regards. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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John's father allowed Gallagher to read the letter telling of his safe arrival in Lisbon. Gallagher thinks John must be a regular "old salt" now, and he asks him to write him a letter, using nautical terms. He often reads John's letter from Rio. There are no sports, nor anything else of interest in New York. He sends Regards. :: I-2-m 12mo

Scope and Contents John's father is telegraphing to John in Bristol, Tenn., on the chance of finding him there. Major John J. Keiley telegraphed the president of the Railroad at Bristol, and if John can find him, he may get his passes at once. The plan of going from Chattanooga to Hickman and them by water to New Orleans if the passes fail to reach him is an excellent one, for it is the cheapest way. Gallagher thinks it advisable to work all the way down to New Orleans, for it would not do to travel on a...

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Gallagher is glad John is in good spirits. He had written John at Knoxville on March 31, 1885 and John's father had also written, enclosing an important letter for John to use at Nashville, Gallagher advises going to Nashville after Chattanooga. John's father gave Gallagher one of John's photos. John should not forget to let Gallagher know what he thinks of the route proposed in his last letter. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John's father told Gallagher that John's next address would be Lawrence. Gallagher is glad John is in good spirits in spite of the hard time he must be having getting money out of the Yankees. He wonders how John liked Boston. John may come to New York if he wishes, before going to Albany. He would save money, since it costs more to go from Boston to Albany direct. Yesterday Gallagher sent some Freeman's Journals to Boston; he now sends some to Lawrence. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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If John charges two days' board to the office Gallagher will not object, for John deserves it. But John is getting near home, and Gallagher advises speed. He is getting money as well as carrying out his business. Gallagher cares for John, and besides John's success helps Gallagher's reputation. He is sending some papers to Paris, Ky. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents John's letter and the $100 have been received. Gallagher would have written John, but John moved so fast, there was no telling exactly where he could be reached. Gallagher sent John the balance of his route, but if he wishes, John may skip Cincinnati, Ohio and the places near it. John's father is in good health and leaves for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Maurice Francis Egan and all others in New York are well. They expect to find John stronger and healthier on his return. P.S....

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John's letter with the new subscriptions from Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been received, and Gallagher seconds John's wish that he could do as well in every town, but in the hard times they must be content with little. It is very warm in New York, but everyone, including John's father, is well. On Friday Gallagher will forward new lists and bills. Joe Keiley asks to be remembered to John. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher encloses letters which John's father opened by mistake; John's father will write him at Louisville. Maurice Francis Egan's wife is not well. It is still warm in New York. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher has received John's letter, and supposes John already has the lists and bills that were sent. He is glad to hear John is not daunted by the hot weather. All in New York are well, John's father is going to Philadelphia, and Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan is better. John's father suggests that John go to Pittsburgh after Cumberland, and his plan is best. P.S. Gallagher will be pleased when John returns,but hopes John has a few whiskers as evidence of his right to manhood. He hopes...

Scope and Contents John's letters have been received. E.J. Holahan's name should be on the list, and Gallagher after giving some details thinks John can get him to continue. John's father, who is in Baltimore and Philadelphia, is anxious that John should receive his letter and that he should go to Nashville. John has a list of all worthwhile towns in Mississippi and Gallagher thinks that Senatobia is the only town worth stopping for between Memphis, Tenn. and Canton, Miss. But John may lay out the route...

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In his letter of April 9, 1885 Gallagher forgot to send the enclosed bill. John's father, who has just arrived in the office, seems to be in good health. Enclosure not present. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents John's letters and $75.00 are acknowledged. The directions contained in the letters will be followed. Daniel E. Doherty and Company of Louisville, Ky. stopped their Shorthorn Whiskey advertiesement on Jan. 1, 1886. They paid up in full. They have been paying $50.00 per year for the large space they occupied but this is in confidence, and John should not tell Mattingly and Son, who pay $40. for six months. Gallagher forwards a bill which John may collect from them. John's father this...

Scope and Contents Gallagher sent a fountain pen to Mr. Donnelly immediately upon receiving John's letter. He hopes it will reach Memphis before John leaves, but he doubts if it will, and has also written to Mr. Donnelly, notifying him of his action. The pen differs from John's in that it is a real Purdy pen, while John's is an infringement on the Purdy. Gallagher credited John with a balance of .50 and also $1.00 commission on every pen he sells, but he does not have to bother with selling pens unless it...

Scope and Contents John's remittances of $100.00 and $75.00 have been received. John's father told Gallagher where to write, and Gallagher does so to wish a happy Easter. Cain wishes him the same. There is not much news of interest, but the advertising business has gone up, this week along bringing in $500.00. Jack Keiley sends his Easter greetings. Gallagher is going to Philadelphia two weeks from next Tuesday, and while there will try to get some advertising. All the folks are well. P.S. They will go to...

Scope and Contents Jack's letter and $100.00 have been received. Gallagher agrees that John will have to do some "tall" traveling in order to reach Pittsburgh by Dec. 15, but he knows John is a young hurricane when he gets started. He advises jumping places here and here, and if he does not get through by Dec. 15, he should dig for home anyhow. Gallagher's son sat up yesterday. All are well. The Harper advertisement in the Freeman gives John a commission of $6.18. If the Century people "produce" John will...

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Gallagher has sent a letter to John in Memphis, and has also sent one from Maurice Francis Egan. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Because John is going directly to New Orleans from Jackson Mississippi, Gallagher is sending this letter directly to New Orleans. There is no reason why William Archard of Memphis Tennessee should not have received his paper, and he probably invented the story in order to dodge payment. Gallagher will write Archard as John suggests. The former agent Bert L. Dempsey received the pass from Col. E.D. Frost, Natchez, Miss. All the folks are well, and the typewriter is working immensely....

Scope and Contents John's letter from Memphis has been received and Gallagher is not only pleased with John's work but proud of it. The more successful John is, the more credit is reflected on Gallagher's judgement in laying out routes. Gallagher feels the Freeman is now better represented in the South than it has been for ten years. John's father and Maurice Francis Egan are well pleased with him. Gallagher is glad John writes often. He warns him not to overwork, and not to leave himself short when...

Scope and Contents John's father having told Gallagher the contents of John's letter, Gallagher writes to acknowledge the letters he has received. He did not expect John to do any canvassing in New Orleans, it is enough if he holds the subscribers they already have. He hopes John's visit was pleasant and that he enjoyed his visits to the exposition. In New York all are well, and Joe Keiley still expects a letter. Gallagher intended no Sarcasm when he sent so many subscription blanks. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p....

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Gallagher acknowledges receipt of John's letter and $100.00. He sends today, in care of Thomas Fitzwilliams and Company, the lists and bills for Tex., Miss., Tenn., and Ky. as far as Louisville. All the folks are well. He will write at greater length soon. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John's letter with the list of subscribers from Mobile, Alabama, has been received, and Gallagher sent lists and bills to John on Saturday. John's father who starts for Baltimore today seems in good health. All the folks in New York are well. Gallagher expects to be going to Philadelphia on Monday or Tuesday. The weather in New York is cool, but Gallagher supposes John is catching hot weather in New Orleans. By this mail Gallagher sends some sample copies, and also a fountain pen, which...

Scope and Contents Gallagher encloses a letter for John. He supposes John will have received the fountain pen he sent, and he cautions John always to carry it in his pocket with the point up. He will have trouble with it if he does not do this. Stylographic pens are different, being carried point down. John's father is away at Baltimore; he had expected a letter from John, but the letter arrived only this morning. The weather in New York is nice. Gallagher hopes John is having a pleasant time in New...