N. Y. City

Dec. 14^th 1870

 

Dear Mother

                        I have really been so much engaged heretofore that I have hardly found time to write as I promised. And now I will write only a few lines, as I have another expedition before me and as I expect to leave for Washington either tomorrow or the next day, from whence I will return home as soon as I can settle my business. I have met a large number of acquaintances here and consequently have had a delightful trip. I regret to say that I have heard Nillson only twice, and although her singing / was far ahead of any thing I had previously heard, yet I cannot say that my anticipations were fulfilled. She sang both times in the Oratorio of "Messiah". Whereas the opera is her forte. She is now making a tour through some of the western cities But I will tell you all about it when I see you again

 

            You may look for me about the 20^th possibly a day or two sooner or later

 

Yours affectionately

Rezin

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