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Scope and Contents Gallagher has received all of John's letters, and compliments him on the $100.00. Regarding John's inquiries about Mr. Lepley and his bookstore, Gallagher explains that their experience with sending copies of the Freeman to booksellers has been unhappy, and they have discontinued the practice because it proved a dead loss. However, if John desires to have papers sent to Mr. Lepley, he should let Gallagher know, and he will do it. Maurice Francis Egan has been sick but is all right...

Scope and Contents Gallagher thanks John for his cheering letter, which is only another verification of the fact that John's heart is as big as his head. He resembles his father in his tenderness, sympathy, and generosity. Gallagher believes there is not another such employer as John's father in existence, who shares his employe's troubles, and is happy when they are. When Cain was sick, the kindness of John's father was not exceded even by Cain's father. Gallagher prays that he may be scared for many...

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John's letter enclosing two new subscriptions has been received. Gallagher sends this letter to catch John at Parkersburg, for John is travelling very fast. All the folks in New York are well. John's father is going to Philadelphia and Baltimore on Friday, June 27, 1885. There is nothing interesting in New York. John's $100.00 remittances provide the only excitement. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher sends to Penn Yan the things John requested, including a pocket stamp which will prove handy, John's father had considerable trouble with a money order, and advises that John make all orders payable to his father, not himself. Father Felix McGucken of Friendsville, Pa., called at the office last Thursday and delivered John's message. John's father was out, but Gallagher was glad to hear from John. John should not worry about remittances. P.S. Gallagher has been thinking of...

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Gallagher has John's letter of Mar. 24, 1885 and is delighted to find John getting along so well, even though he has only McCarthy's leavings. The business matters of which John spoke will received prompt attention. He is glad John received the buttons, and he congratulated Maurice Francis Egan for John. His father is in good health, and there no passes or letters. He sends regards. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Gallagher and John's father advise him to go on, without waiting for passes, to Knoxville and Chattanooga Tennesses, and then to New Orleans Louisiana. The passes are delayed probably because of some accident. John is not expected to remit until he is fairly started. If necessary he should use office money in tight places and make it up later. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher was sorry to find, in John's letter to his father, that he is perplexed and disappointed. John will have received Gallagher's letter of Mar. 28, 1885, telling him to go ahead regardless of passes. His father wants John to telegraph his address so that he may write. Gallagher's is chancing this letter to Petersburgh. Jack Keiley is disappointed at not hearing from John. He told Gallagher, who had no idea John was such a gallant, of John's activities in Richmond. John should not...

Scope and Contents They will all be glad when John is with them again, especially John's father, who reads with pleasure every scrap of writing John sends. John's father is well. A subscriber has remitted $3.00 and should not be "billed". P.S. Gallagher sent a letter to Pittsburgh, and there is a package of papers waiting in Cincinnati which John should have forwarded. P.S. Gallagher asks for a list of the places John skipped, so that they may, unless John wishes otherwise, be worked into P.W. O'Brien's...

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He writes to Pittsburgh, but is not sure of reaching John, who is travelling very fast. John's father will not write because he is not sure of reaching; besides, John will be home in a few days. There is nothing of interest to communicate. P.S. A letter addressed to John will be held until he comes. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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John's letters have been received. Gallagher was at Philadelphia all last week, therefore John received no letters at Dallas, Texas. John is "doing" Texas in good time. Gallagher hopes he will find collections better, but he should not worry. He will write more in a day or two, meanwhile he sends papers to Plaquemine. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher acknowledges John's remittance of $50.00 from Waco, Texas. He knows John is not so faint-Hearted as McCarthy, who broke down at San Antonio, Texas. John's father is sending letters in care of Thomas L. Grace. The folks are all well. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John's letter of Dec. 4, 1884 was received. His commission on all subscriptions is 25 per cent. Gallagher is glad John's cold is getting better. He advises special care now that John is nearing Canada. Maurice Francis Egan has returned from Baltimore, much pleased with his visit. He intends writing John. John's father seems in good health. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John's favor of yesterday has been received. Gallagher is sorry that John's feet trouble him. His father advises Sidall's soap, which they will send to Boston for him if he cannot obtain it. He sends five copies of the Freeman's Journal and some printed envelopes. He will mail anything else he has to Boston. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gallagher was glad to hear of John's safe arrival in Richmond,. As soon as he receives any passes on letters, he will send them. E.J. Holahan of Memphis, Tenn., has remitted $5.00. John is asked to credit him accordingly, leaving him with a balance of $7.50. The suspender buttons could not be found, and Gallagher sends some of his own. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan on St. Patrick's Day. John's father is still out of town, but is expected back. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p....

Scope and Contents John's father says John did right in accepting Father M. O'Keefe's check, although he should not have accepted the dinner invitation. John did well to get the check out of him however, and Gallagher supposes his own impertinence earned him O'Keefe's censure. Gallagher is sending John a letter from T? which arrived in the early morning mail. His father seems well, and the Maurice Francis Egan's and their young son are doing well. No passes have as yet been received. Gallagher hopes John...

Scope and Contents Gallagher supposes that by now John is becoming a real sailor. In New York there is nothing going on except much baseball playing, the Metropolitans being fifth or sixth in the race for the championship. He encloses a clipping about them. John's father is in fair health and taking about him continually. Maurice Francis Egan is well and claims to be getting stouter; Cain and Edward are well and ask to be remembered to him. Gallagher sends his best wishes, and asks John for a letter....

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Gallagher supposes that by this time John is a full-fledged Jack Tar, well able to spin yarns. Maurice Francis Egan is away on his vacation, and will be one another week. James Alphonsus McMaster, who is in good health, will be overjoyed on hearing of John's safe arrival in iode Janiero. Cain and Edward send regards. Gallagher encloses four clippings. The Enclosures: Newspaper clippings dealing with sports events. :: I-2-m A.L.S 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents John's letters and remittance of $75.00 have been received. Gallagher thought the Pocket stamp would please John, and will see that everything bearing John's mark will be "chalked" to his credit. He himself will probably make the "down-east" trip after election. They had contemplated moving the Freeman office, for the present office is unhealthy and is getting worse; but on finding they were responsible for the rent until May 1, 1886, decided not to move until then. Maurice Francis Egan...

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Gallagher sends a bill for collection in the North East. The college subscription is paid up until Feb. 15, 1886. Gallagher's letter of Oct. 23, 1885 gave John all the news. He hopes John is well, and will send him a package of papers at Rochester tomorrow. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Gallagher forgot the enclosed bill in the letter he wrote yesterday. He has received John's letter and will attend to the Ohio list. All are well. He writes in haste. Enclosure: A bill, charging Father F. Briody, NorthEast, Pa, with $12.00 due on subscription. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gallagher encloses a telegram from C.F. Cantwell. He will send John's collars and cuffs to Saugerties. Mr. Doyle received a letter from New Orleans. John should row as far as the rapids if he has time at Saugerties. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Gallagher hopes John enjoyed his trip to St. Augustine and hopes John is well and working as usual. He did not know that John was talking a vacation in Charleston, South Carolina, until he received John's letter from Jacksonville, Florida and was worried about John's health. He asks him not to overwork. All the folks are well. He will tell Maurice Francis Egan of John's request for a letter. There is no news of interest. Business is slow, and the Spring revival has not made itself felt....

Scope and Contents Gallagher has received John's letter, but John does not acknowledge his letter and the papers he sent to Mt. Vernon, Ohio. John's father wrote today to Toledo. He wants John to be sure to be home for Christmas, and suggests skipping small places in Ohio, where a route might be laid out for P.W. O'Brien. But John may arrange it as he wishes. Maurrice Francis Egan wrote to John in Toledo. Enclosure: A note by Gallagher telling John that Gallagher's son is much better, and was able to eat...

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John's father gave Gallagher John's address. Gallagher thinks John's plan of staying at a boarding house is an excellent one, and urges him to continue doing so, travelling in horse cars, while he is working Troy. He is confident John will do as well as a regualr travelling agent, but warns him not to overwork. He reminds John to remit before 3p.m. on Friday, and let them know by mail how much and by what express he has remitted. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gallagher wrote John at Amsterdam, New York, but, thinking the letter will not reach him, writes this to Utica. He also sent a copy of the Sun containing an account of the yacht races to Amsterdam. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John's letter and $75.00 have been received. All the Folks in New York are as usual, but there has been no word from Maurice Francis Egan as yet. Tomorrow Gallagher goes to Saugerties, New York, where he will leave his wife and two little daughters. He is sending John Two magazines with engravings of the yacht races, and he will price pictures of the races Monday or Tuesday. He has sent letters to Amsterdam and Utica. Finances have picked up since John started. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p....

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Hugh Duffey has remitted $9.00, which should be credited to him. Gallagher send 8 copies of the Freeman to Utica. Maurice Francis Egan will begin work tomorrow. John's father leaves for Baltimore tonight. He is in good health and spirits. Gallagher has taken his wife and children to Saugerties, New York and thinks the change of air will cure the baby. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents John's letters have been received, and Gallagher has delayed writing until he had a sure address of John. He risks this letter to Vicksburg, and he would like to send John the lists of a new route, so he will hope to hear from him within ten days. John's father is at Baltimore, and seems to be in good health. Maurice Francis Egan and all other folks are well. Joe Keiley has measles. John has not spoken of his boating trip on the Mississippi, and Gallagher will expect yarns on his...

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Gallagher has received John's letters, and has no doubt that John received the bills and the list which were sent to Vicksburg. They will take him to Louisville, Kentucky, where Gallagher will send the remainder of the route—from Louisville to New York. All in New York are well, Joe Keiley having recovered from the measles. P.S. Michael Slattery of Clarksville, Tenn. has remitted $2.50 and still owes $.75. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Gallagher has received John's letters and is sorry John did not take the trip through the Indian Territory. It is surely the wish of his father that John should see as much of the country as possible while he is travelling. John Keiley's death will prove a sad loss to the Democratic party. Everyone is well. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.