Wheatland, January 1, 1868.
My Dear Emily:—
I have received your kind note of the 29th, and can assure you we all missed you very much, and I was almost broken-hearted at your departure. Still, I think I shall survive in the hope that you may visit us again during the winter. I thank you for the Church Journal. It must be a paper according to your own heart. I think I can see you standing gracefully on the highest pinnacle of Ritualism, and taking your flight over to Romanism. You will not have a difficult passage to the dome of St. Peter’s.
John Strube has, I believe, got a place for the winter, but, I have no doubt, he will gladly go to your father as a gardener in the spring.
The two girls and Miss Hetty send their kindest love to you.
With my very best wishes for your health, prosperity and happiness, I remain, respectfully and affectionately
Your friend,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. NAHUM CAPEN.]
Wheatland, January 11, 1868.