Houghton Letter 1863-07-08 Page 2

after school."
I went to Boston on the
4th saw Mrs Root and family
they were well. I had a very
good time saw the regalla
Balloon ascension and fire works.

July 14th 1863
I have thought a week more or
less on about going to Mr Hayward
immediately after school closes and
have come to the conclusion that
as I should not have thought of it
without having mentioned it first.
I do not see any reason, why I
should not have a few days time,
before I went to work, your letter
convinced me that it would not
be hardly fair, to take until the
1st of Sept, but I do not think it
would be the least unfair to take
a week to see my
Grandparents.
I do not think Mr. Hayward