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Minneapolis Nov. 28, 1858
Mother Dear,
My last remains unanswered but I do not stand upon formalities. Next week I will leave this place for home, that sweet word, how I love it "Home". I shall remain there but a short period and then return to commence my house in this place. Murray and I have taken lots adjoining each other and will build together.
I would have built before this but my time has been employed at building a church and the committee would not let me off. It is now nearly finished and makes a pretty appearance and the congregation are pleased. I think it will be to my advantage in a business point of view.
The children are all well and I am enjoying good health. I am heavier than ever before in my life and in good spirits. This is a glorious climate, it would be impossible under the most adverse circumstances long to remain dull. One's digestion is perfect and the lover of nature cannot but feel happy as he rambles along by our rapid rivers and gazes at our picturesque hills. The wild ruggedness of the falls of St. Anthony is worth a trip out here to look at. The falls are at least twenty five feet and then a perfect foam as it dashes along for miles below, the whole confined on either side of the great river by hills nearly approaching mountains. I have in my life, you know, spent some time in travelling about, and altho attended by some disappointment I do not regret it. I believe the pleasure that has been derived has more than compensated for it and as soon as I get the opportunity to do it I intend crossing the continent to the Pacific. You need give yourself no uneasiness on my account. I will not start for some time yet and not until I have all things right.
I am of the opinion that before ten years there will be a continuous railroad from Philadelphia to the Pacific in British America through this region it is now this far, and our companies are pushing along with theirs, and already an English company are negotiating for an interest in the work and if they succeed in obtaining it the thing is done.
Commend me to the family and friends. Your affectionate son,
R.E.Grimshaw
My thanks to (?) for the interest he manifested in obtaining the currant. I appreciate the favor.