Auburn August 23 Thursday
My dear Henry,
I wrote you a letter this
evening sent to Cooperstown – This afternoon
a letter came from Mr Hall describing a
house in F. street opposite Mr Burke’s – which
he considers more desirable than any other to
be found – The house is 3 story dining room in
the basement – 2 parlors on first floor – ten
rooms in all – he represents the house as
convenient – rent $400 a year to be paid
quarterly owned by an honest grocer in the city –
Though the house in some respects is less convenient
desirable than Mr Burke’s I think it is perhaps
wiser to secure it – The answer to be returned
in a week from the 20^th the date of the letter –
I wrote immediately to Mr Weed enclosing this
letter and desiring him to give it to you if you
passed through Albany or send it to you if
he knows your whereabouts – It has since occurred
to me that Mr Weed might be absent – I also
suggested to him should he think advisable to send
an affirmative answer to Mr Hall taking the house
for one year – It is to be taken from
the 1^– of September which is one objection.

Mr Hall seems to think he can do no better –
You will answer by telegraph if you conclude
to take the house – I have written to
Cooperstown and Albany saying I am ready
to join you when you think proper – I am
anxious to hear from Florida – I came back
this morning from Canandaigua leaving Lazette
about the house but very unwell –
I write in haste as the mail may have
closed already – Your own
Frances
All well at home–