I have been on expenses so long without earning anything that I am absolutely without money now for even household purposes.

Still, if you can put in $250 for me towards discharging the debt of the committee, I will allow it when you and I settle the private matter between us.

This, with what I have already paid, and with an outstanding note of mine, will exceed my subscription of $500.

This, too, is exclusive of my ordinary expenses during the campaign, all which being added to my loss of time and business, bears pretty heavily upon one no better off in world's goods than I; but as I had the post of honor, it is not for me to be over-nice.

You are feeling badly--'And this too shall pass away.' Never fear." [Sidenote] Lincoln to Dr.Henry, Nov.