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No. 58
Brookline, 28, Aug. 1810.
Day before commencement.
Dear father, mother, and Elizabeth Pierce.
We were rejoiced to hear, by your last letter, that our dear Elisabeth was better. We hope, that by this time she is restored to her usual health and [sprightliness?]. The children speak of her every day. When I last wrote, 3 Aug. I was about going to Dorchester to preach a lecture for Mr. Harris's people. He has been from Dorchester about a month, and sailed 3 weeks ago for England to transact same family business. He will probably return to his pastoral charge, in the Spring. Lucy Pierce accompanied me to [L?]. and we took tea at Sister Ford's.
Saturday, 4 Aug. Dr Porter and wife, riding out, called and took tea with us. Lewis spent the night. Lords day, 5 Aug. I preached at home.
Monday, 6 Aug. I was with the Association at Brother Bradford's.
Tuesday, 7 Aug. I dined at J. C. Amory's in a large company of the first respectability. Among others there were a Dr Kirkland and brother Brickminster.
Wednesday, 8 Aug. Met the American Academy at Cambridge. I dined with a member of the at Professor Willard's. Dr Holyoke of Salem was among the guests; and you may judge somewhat of his age, when informed, that it is now 64 yearas, since he was graduated.