Chicago, Ills, Oct. 8th, 1872

Friend Durrie:

I send you acknowledgement of the receipt of Package your gave me for the Chicago Library.

Mr. Ericksonsham is a very pleasant gentleman, and I have recommended him to call on you can Mr. Draper for notes in regard to collecting Books, etc. He speaks of doing so.

Hoping you are all cool, on the subject of today's elections, and will continue so, whether it "blow hot or blow cold". I remain,

Very Hastily and Truly,

Your Friend,

S. V. Shipman