Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War
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He clearly misses his fiancee Ella, but believes she is busy helping with the harvest and he will hear shortly.
Shares general information on his family and friends, as well as updates on his business.
But disappointed to learn that Charles Lincoln Slater would not be attending.
Looking forward to his wedding to Ella two months away. Reports of the plans and people who will be attending.
Ella is widely praised, and WCS is reminded that “he is taking away what can never be replaced.” However business is not going well back in Chicago. However WCS does not try to conceal his love for his new wife.
Charles Lincoln Slater is described as the best friend of WCS but left America about three years ago just before WCS’s wedding to Ella. However he has recently returned and is working in Terra Cotta.
WCS reports that he has completely failed to keep his business operating, and that he and Ella are returning to Canada.