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shall do) we shall then be satisfied to remain there &
enjoy those comforts which can be enjoyed at no place but
a good home, & thank Heaven that we both got a home &
kind friends which we may well feel proud of.

I was pleased to hear that you had been visited by so
many of your old Friends during the past summer as it must
be pleasant to meet with those who were your friends & school
mates in your youthful days & relate to each other the scenes
of life through which you have passed during your separation
from each other & I think as your health has been pretty good this
summer, that you must have enjoyed yourself very well at
least I hope you have done so although I fear I have caused
you to pass many unhappy moments, but I hope in you
receive this you will rest assured that all my resolutions
are such as will tend to make me what I once was "good
& respectable" & if I ever again am allowed the privilege of reaching
Pepperell & meeting you all, I shall endeavor to return your
kindness which you have continually shown me.

By last mail I received a few lines from Esq Jewett [Esq. C. Jewett] also
from H. A. Walton N.Y. containing a draft on Turnbell [Turnbull] & Walton
for Four Hundred Dollars & it came in good time as you
will see by the letter which I wrote you the 19th inst. by Express
informing you that I had again made up my mind to
go into business & as I have done so the money from Esq Jewette [Esq. C. Jewett]
was very acceptable. I have bought one half of a Meat Stall
with the Fixtures, Horse, Carb &c. The Stall is situated in
what is called "The New World Market. So you see I am now
engaged in the Butchering business. All the particulars I will
not related to you until I see how I prosper. Suffice it to