Fremont Hotel (an immense establishment) He appears to be a very pleasant gentleman & regretted as they did at Indianapolis that you are not with me.

     I saw on the prairies to day twelve deer hanging undressed by the side of one cabin.  The country is but little settled.

     I have not yet seen Chicago nor lake Michigan:  but I thought I could drop you a line as soon as possible to releive your mind.  Do let me hear from you soon.  & send me any thing that comes from home or elsewhere.

     I expect to lecture here tomorrow evening & the next day go to Milwaukee to remain till the next Tuesday so that it must be nearly a week before I hear from you unless something special should lead you to send to me at Milwaukee to the care of Mr. Brigham.    

            With affectionate remembrance to all I remain devotedly yours

                              Edward Hitchcock