Yours of Dec. 26
th and previous were received. In
consequence of
Gov. Morehead's
leaving without definitely arranging with Cavanaugh we have
probably lost him, as I can learn nothing of his whereabout. He has probably
engaged with somebody, and left
N.Y. Or, as I have just been led to surmise,
Niblo wishes to keep him, and
intercepts his letters. Of the second applicant, (M
cLaughlin,)
Mr. Jas.
Donaldson
has ascertained that he is employed upon
Staten Island, with one
Mr. Reid. I shall
endeavor to see him and arrange with him to go to
Ch. Hill, if possible, but as
a few days may
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elapse before the matter can be
definitely settled, I have resolved to send you this note, to relieve your
suspense, and shew you that the matter is not quite neglected by me. I have
written to M
cLaughlin, and I now await his answer. I know that it is
time
now, that you had him at
Chap. Hill.