Washington D.C.

Nov. 6^th 1867

Dear Father

Yours of the 4 inst. is just received. I saw an account of one of your lecture in New Jersey published in the N. York Tribune, and I thought that you might have other appointments, not hearing from you. All are well except the baby, he has a severe cold. Dr. Augusta is attending him, we are afraid he will have the croup, but hope not. I don't wish to trouble your mind about the affair between Nathan, Fred and my self I know your mind, and time is better occupied. You may know the cause of the difficulty, but I know you dont know the whole truth, and it is hard to find it out under the circumstances. I am afraid that New York has gone against us. I look for another war. If you will be at home any length of time I will write again soon, as I am very busy just now. Libbie would send love if she knew I was writing. Love to mother and all.

Your aff. Son

Chas. R. Douglass