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Received a telegraph message saying that Frank had arrived safely in St. Louis; sent a letter to Harriet suggesting she come to New York; wrote to Mr. Mees, asking for him to go to New Orleans in case Harriet needed money; the next day; wrote and asked Mr. Mees to escort Harriet to Montgomery and Savannah or to St. Louis; wrote to Frank to inform him of his decision; receieved a letter from William in St. Louis, telling of Frank's arrival and Harriet's travel plan; Sarah received a letter from Harriet, in which she did not mention her husband; wrote to Mr. Mees, telling him of her intended route; sent a copy of that letter to Harriet; told Harriet they could not accomadate her entire party in New York; suggests that they use Frank's brother-in-law as an escort if Mr. Mees is unavailable; telegraphed to Parker dna Ludlow in St. Louis to tell them the plan; Mr. Mees will telegraph to him and tell him which route they will take; does not approve ofthe way Frank handled the whole affair;thinks Frank's father [Mr. Ludlow] would have handled it well; William wanted to discuss his future; William would like to settle in St. Louis; Rutson and James wil come to N[we] York together; Fontaine is still getting little sleep.; Nan and Walker both look healthy; (28 August) the weather is good,and are all well. 6pp. ALS