I have no local news to communicate which would be of any interest to you.
I saw a telegram, some weeks ago, announcing the death of Mrs. Eustis, and sincerely sympathize with her father on account of his sad bereavement.
I presume the interest due on the Virginia bonds, on the 1st January next, will not be paid. Should I be mistaken, please to inform me of it, so that I may send you a draft on John B. Martin, Cashier, for $220, as I did before.
Wishing you, with all my heart, long life, health and prosperity, I remain, ever very respectfully,
Your friend,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MRS. JOHNSTON.]
Wheatland, January 1st, 1868.
My Dear Niece:—
I have received yours of the 27th ultimo, and am rejoiced to know that your health is good as well as that of baby. I sincerely and ardently pray for your boy long life, happiness and prosperity, and that he may become a wise and a useful man, under the blessing of Providence, in his day and generation. Much will depend on his early and Christian training. Be not too indulgent, nor make him too much of an idol.