Letter from Mark B. Hardin to Susan L. Hardin

Creator:

Hardin, Mark B. (Mark Bernard), 1838-1916

Scope and content:

Written from Washington, D.C. Letter regards Lauriston B. Hardin's estate.

Language:

English .

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I sent you 33 stamps
Washington
Sep 7th (1865)

My dear Sue,
I have just returned from Virginia where I have been for two weeks attending to business. Your letter has just been placed in my hands & I hasten to answer it. I have this morning written to your Uncle Walter, and I hope he will answer without delay, so that I may have the matter of business attended to at once.

Just as soon as a guardian files a proper petition for that portion of the money remaining from the estate in Washington it can be obtained. The money is invested in 7 3/10 bonds & is drawing a good interest, but if you wish it, that is need it, you can get it. It can be placed in the hands of your N. Car. guardian. We can do nothing here until we know whether you have a guardian (or can have one appointed in N.Ca.) Do have the matter attended to at once.

I have not determined what to do; will let you know as soon as I settle. I will try & go on this fall & see you. The expense of travel is all that prevents me now. I am particularly anxious about the education of Johnny. It must not be neglected.

Grandfather is in Elizabeth N. Jersey & remembers you most kindly, as do all other members of the family. I am glad to hear that you are progressing so well with your studies & that you are so much pleased with your Cousin Rosa's instruction.

I hope to be established some of these days & have a house of my own where you & I & John can take care of each other. Many days of hard work must pass before that can be however, and we must hope for the best.

I feel relieved when I know that you & John will not suffer & that you have enough money to supply wants for some time to come.

This fall we hope to get hold of the money for the Alexa(ndria) estate. Altogether then each of us will have about $5000 (five thousand) so there is at least no danger of starving.

You must be hopeful & not allow yourself to despair. Write soon & write often. It will not be long before you hear from me again.

I have written very hurriedly, for I have a number of business letters in hand which must be attended to right off. Best of love to all -
Your devoted bro(ther)
Bunny

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Hardin, Mark B. (Mark Bernard), 1838-1916

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