Letter from J. Hughes Fisher to Ann F. Fisher, Mar. 25, 1877

Springfield, Ill. 3/25 1877

Dear Mother:

I left C. 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 pulpit 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 prayers 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