Rochester N Y. 12^th Feby. 1858

Rev. T W Higgenson

Worcester

Messr My Dear Sir

I have just read your kind letter of the 8^th inst; & will now say that Rail Road business on a somewhat extended scale; is the identical object for which I am trying to get means. I have been connected with that business as commonly conducted from my boyhood; & never let an opportunity slip. I have been operating to some purpose the past season; but I now have a measure on foot that I feel sure would awaken in you something more than a common interest; if you could understand it. I have just written my friends G L Hears & H B Sanborn asking them to meet me for consultation at Germit Smiths, Peterborough. I am very anxious to have you come along; certain as I feel; that you will never regret having been one of the council. I would most gladly pay your expenses had I the means to share. Will you come on? Please write as before.

Your Friend John Brown.