Washington City
Feb 2. 1845
William,
I noticed implied by the papers that
the books were to be offered for subscription
to the new bank in Woodstock but did not
notice the time. You may proceed to subscribe
fifty shares and see if you can pay for them
out of money collected on my book. I think
it would be a good acquisition if you can
effect it. Should you find it necessary
to take money in anticipation of collections
(which I trust you will not be compelled to do)
you can use money of mine in back, as I here
[inclose] you a draft of two hundred dollars
which I wish you to hand Mr. Johnson and
have it passed to my credit. And remember
immediately on the receipt of this to write
me, that I may know the draft came safely
to hand.
In relation to speaking on Texas I
did as I phrased and word a speech which
unnoticed
did not fall unnoticed on the house. I have
sent copies , but do not feel quite certain
how far it will be acceptable.
The case in which I am engaged in the Supreme
Court here will not be reached this term, and
I am glad it passes over, as it will give me
time for better preparation.
It is now very cold here and although the
thermometer would probably not show a lower
degree than probably 10 or 15 above zero yet
to our feeling it seems as cold as zero in
Vermont. Here whenever it is cold it is also
windy. No snow.
My friend Geo. Green of Ky. Remains
sick and keeps his room. He is troubled with
grave complaints but it is here a very general
time of health.
My being excused from the committee
on public lands has been to me this session a
great relief as the committee on Manufactures
to which I belong has little to do.
Nothing will be agitated in relation to
the tariff this session. As to Texas its fate is yet
extremely uncertain in the Senate
I remain
Your Affectionate Father
J. Collamer
W. Collamer
P. S. I have written this day to Harriet
& sent there & send here my love to all.