Philadelphia Aug 14^th 1860

 

Dear Brother

                        I received your letter of the 12^th this morning and was very glad to hear from you, and more so to hear that you are in the U. States Service. Myself and the rest of the family are well at present. All the rest of your friends are well at present, as far as I know. I received a letter from Capt Smith in regard to the settlement of your voyage it seems that your share is not settled yet on account of that claim of Slocum Cunningham & Co which the the Capt. refuses to pay untill he heard from you They are makeing a noise about it and he wrote to me to know what he should do about it and I sent him word to settle the voyage to the best advantage possible as the claim covers the whole amount comeing to you. I have not heard from him yet to know how he settled. I would like you to write to me and let me know how to direct a letter to you so as you can get it after you leave port.

 

Also let me know whether Jim / Blaney is with you and if not where you left him

           

Write before you leave if you can

                       

Yours Affectionately

Thomas Hatton

           

Direct your letters to the same place

Tho^s Hatton

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