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Springfield, Ill. 3/25 1877

Dear Mother:

I left C[hicago] last Monday

and have had one weeks experience in
a drummers (Bummers) life - perhaps
I will like it if I sell more goods.
I've only taken orders for $150.00 this
last week.

I went to the First Cong. Church this

morning and who should I see in the pul-
pit but Mr. Dean of Lincoln Park Church
fame. I was glad to meet him as I would
have felt rather lonely.

I am feeling more satisfied today than

ever before. I partook of the Sacrement
of the Lords Supper this morn. Your pray-
ers have finally been answered my
mother in my case - therefore do not
cease praying for the others nor for me
that they be brought to the light and
I may be kept in the light which is
Christ.

I hope Sister is with you as I know

you get lonely when all your children
are from you. She is more company
for you than all of us together.

I am proud of my sister and my pride

is justified by her goodness of
heart.

I think I informed those at home

that I was coming about June or July.
All letters directed to 94 State St. will
be forwarded to me as I keep the firm
posted as to my whereabouts.

I went all through the State Capitol

this morn. after Church - it is
quite handsome but not as well
finished as the Palmer House or
the Grand Pacific.

Remember me in your prayers.

Lovingly Your Son
J. H. Fisher