Letter with envelope from Josephine ?? in Binghamton to Mary J. "Molly" Knapp in Mohawk, Herkimer County, NY, September 23, 1853. Josephine, whose identity has not yet been ascertained, laments her "miserable pen" and that Molly has abandoned plans for a visit to Binghamton. She notes "There seems to be a good deal going on now in B__ [Binghamton]. The place is quite lively. We have got our gas pipes nearly laid, so that by the time you come our streets will be well lighted." She describes a recent temperance mass meeting, writing "The people seem to be stirring up here about Temperance. I hope it will not be all talk, but a little action ...". She inquires whether Mohawk has a "society of the Good Templars," noting that one has "been lately organized here and their members rapidly increase. Frank belongs, but I have not yet had courage to climb the 'greased pole,' and I don't know whether I shall." Josephine then asks Molly several questions about her family and local events.