Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-03-13

or Lepsic. Besides, everything is about 80
per cent dearer here. Wo wero already
provided with ample far robos, with one of
gray bear-skin, and Braisted with yellow
fox. To these VIC added caps Of sea-otter,
mittcns Of dog-skin, lined with the fur Of the
Artic hare, knitted devil's-caps, woolen sash
es Of great length for winding around the
body, and, after long search, leather over
boots lined with sheepskin and reaching
half way up tho thigh. When rugged out
in this costume, my diameter is about equal
to half my hight, and find locomotion
rather cumbrous; while Braisted, whose stat
ute is some seven inches shorter, waddles
along like an animated cotten-bale.
Speaking of Braisted reminds mo that
oars is an inquisitive country, and as have
sometimes mentioned his name and shall
have occasion to speak of him in future,
shall no doubt excite the curious query,
"Who is hop Now, this is a matter Of no
importance to the reader, and were it not
for fear that l may have to pay ocean post
age on letters asking for light on this point,
l should say nothing more about it. But
as have recently been obliged to pay for
letter asking for my advice on the momen-
tous question as to whether q knapsack
should have two straps or three, and for
others more sentimental but not less silly, l
feel myself warned, through motives of econ
omy, to give timely explanation. Know,
then, o curious, nquisitivc, Unsuitable Amer
can Public, that John Montgomery Braisted
is an American sailor-that we first saw
each other during the Expedition to Japan
that after leaving the Navy with an hon
orable discharge, he shipped in my service
that he is my attendant, companion and
friend, and that we will cruise in company
while ever our timber holds together. This is
all that is necessary fer you to know, and
give fair warning that all further questions
will remain unanswered.
Our preparations are now made so far as
can ascertain what should be done, and
our place taken in the diligence which leave;
tomorrow for Gefle, 100 miles north of this
There we hope TO find snow, and a colder
climate. The journey to Tornea will occu
py at least fortnight, and beyond that oul
progress will depend on the state of the
road and the character of the conveyance:
We SNAIL Iu0eJ WIFI. WISH, IL pOSSiOle, u
get as far as AIKEN, on the Northern Ocean
but to return by the commencement of Feb
ruary. There is regular post road as far
as Tornea, so that shall be able to send
you dispatches from time to time, up to tina
point, but doubt whether the Lapps are
: yet sufficiently civilized to carry mails.
l shall reserve all description of Stock
holm until my return, when | shall hav
more time to become acquainted with it,
, l am very comfortably domicilcd here, il
, Kahns Hotel, (the only one in the capita
where you can get both rooms and meals,
and have already had some experiences c
Stockholm society. Mr.. Schroeder, Unite'
States Charge, has been very kink to u:
, and l am also under obligations to MI
! Hjerta, founder of tho Aftonblad, DR.. Sved
) BON, its present editor, and Professor Rez
us, whose name is we'll known in America.
! Now for the North! Adieu. B. 7.