I have no news which would interest you except the old declaration that I am now, and always shall be,
Sincerely your friend,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. BAKER.]
Wheatland, October 31, 1867.
My Dear Sir:—
I have just received a letter from Sample, who expresses a strong desire to remain on the farm, and says that the impression he intended to leave must have arisen from the fact that he has been looking out for a farm for his brother. I shall not remove him.
The sting of the poisonous insect, whatever it may have been, is now converted into a painful attack of gout in my left hand and wrist. I have not been able to attend to the biography, or prepare for Mr. Reed. I presume, however, that the trial of Jeff. Davis will occupy all his thoughts until after it shall be over.
With my kindest regards to Mrs. Baker and my love to Emily,
I remain, always your friend,