Wheatland, September 23, 1867.
My Dear James:—
I regret to say that I have not received Benton’s “Thirty Years,” which you sent me by express some ten days ago. It has certainly not reached the office at Lancaster. Will you look after it, and, if not found, send me the receipt? I now need it.
The baby has been very sick, but probably not more so than what often happens to children in their teething. Harriet became alarmed and sent for Mr. Johnston, who is now here, but will leave this morning. The child is greatly better, but has yet got no tooth. He proposes to return and take his wife home the beginning of next week......
My health and strength are improving daily, but, in opposition to the doctor, I do not think the obstruction is entirely removed.
Yours affectionately,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. CAPEN.]
Wheatland, November 2, 1867.
My Dear Sir:—