October 22, 1862
My dear Fred,
There have been several important changes since you left. The ,first is Mike is discharged. After all he went to the election & voted the Secession ticket !! We felt truly & conscientiously that we could not employ him any more. This course was pursued by most of the loyal & Union loving people. It was the only means that gave us a victory. We have received unbounded praise. "Splendid! the best thing you ever did, etc."
[Annie Taylor]