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horse &c. The man recovered, found his coat full of bullet holes, but himself uninjured. He followed his pursuers, tracking them with the wile of an indian for two days, and finally recovered his horse and came back. This horse, my informant had borrowed, and had with him. We are all glad here to see Douglas bill stands so poor a chance. If the actual settlers had been 10 to 1 for freedom, that bill would have given us no chance. Am very glad to see the Fremont feeling so strong with you. It must be irresistable when such men as Dr. Price feel the force of it. I was very glad to hear the particulars you gave of the strength of the feeling around you. It continues very dry. The prospect for a crop is very poor. Sarah wants to make some cheese this fall. Cheese last winter sold as high as butter, so it does now nearly. I wish mother could get us a rennet, and send it in a letter or paper immediately. It would be worth as ten times the postage. They don't kill calves here. They want them all to raise. Your son John. P.S. Tell Jane to write to us.