The draft gives much dissatisfaction in this county, especially among poor men with large families dependent for support on their labor. The laws, however, will not here be forcibly resisted.
How glad I should be to meet you, and other old Washington friends; but this seems to be impossible.
Unless some great and unforeseen change should take place, Judge Woodward will be elected governor of our State by a large majority.
Miss Lane desires me to present her kindest regards.
From your friend,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. SCHELL.]
Wheatland, near Lancaster, July 25, 1863.
My Dear Sir:—
It is so long since I have heard from you that I wish to know what has become of you, and how you are enjoying yourself.