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Chicago March 18th/58
Dear Father + Brothers
I write you a few lines tonight before returning to rest. Your letter directed to this place I received with the enclosed offer for Manchester. I of course can say nothing definite at present about my vacant time but will play with them on my return if they will make it an object for me to do so. My first two nights here were very stormy – so much so that it was almost impossible for pedestrians to get through the mud and rain. Tonight the weather is good and the business improved. I received two Telegraphic dispatches during
performance. One from [Crisp?] stating that he had written, and would release me from my engagement with him if I desired. The other from Madison the capital of Wisconsin, wishing to engage me after I get through here. It is about 7 hours ride from this city and I have just written that I would come if they would give me a certainty to make it worth my while. Otherwise we shall start on the homeward route. We shall probably come via Baltimore, Phila + N. York so that I can make my arrangements in “propria persona” with the Manager of those cities. Boston must remain in “Status quo” until I arrive, unless you arrange for me at the Howard, Boston, or elsewhere.
We are glad to learn that you are all well at home, although Lizzy has just read to me from one of the papers an account of Mr Fays illness in Hancock, Vt. I trust that it is not a serious one. It gives us pleasure to hear of Father + Mothers enjoyment with their visitors at the Bird Cottage. We hope they will continue to do so. By the way Father, when you think it time to kill the pig, do so, as I suppose the pork will be better if cut up before the warm weather. I hope Tommy is improving. Tell him that we have just heard from [Tobaccostick?], and that his old friend Capt Saunders is dead. Let us hear from you soon Lizzy joins in love to all. I am Sleepy – Good night
Joseph