p.1

Chicago March 19

My dear Madam -
I have been for some time
anxious to write to you - for I wanted to
tell you that I am not ungrateful for
many of the pleasantest recollections I have
of Madison. During the whole time that
I was a resident of your city from yourself
and from every member of your family I
received marked attention and unremitted
kindness. I can not but be sensible of
it - for when ever my mind retraces the last
two years, it always discovers you or yours
contributing to my pleasure and comfort.
I am sorry that I have remained silent
so long - It has not been occasioned by a
forgetfulness of you - but in the hope
that I might at the same time give you
more accurate information in regard to my
plans and prospects. Even since I can not