S.T. Scranton
May 10, 1858
New York
New York, May 10, 1858
Dear Bro. Geo.,
Enoch the Miller at
Barton's may be over to see the
which you are at [unclear] as
I told him. I should probably
be down Tuesday or Thursday.
I should insist on $1,500 down
[unclear] in 2 payments - 1st Apr. 59 & 60.
Mineral night resend to us [unclear]
I did not mention to him.
I learn Mr. Dodge has had
a pretty hard time, but not so bad
as last month. I saw today the
largest fleet of [unclear] at the port
I have ever seen there, over
25 [unclear], several on the
way up & many more on
the way down [unclear].
They have found the way up
there & here after the coal is
bound to go at the market
price- of [unclear] - of any other.
[unclear] [unclear] came down
today with his daughter Annie
who with his cousin Chandler boy an
found of a long hair to [unclear].
The Judge saw he replied to you [unclear]
requesting you to serve at the office.
Affectionately your Brother Selden.
