Letter from E. Faw to "Fuller", Nov. 23, 1835

N. College, Nov. 23, 1835.

Dear Fuller - Yours has been at hand several days. It afforded me great pleasure to hear such favorable news of your health, your feelings and your trip. Success attend you: The smiles of woman cheer you; and the arms of Jehovah sustain you. I will mention that I have had religious enjoyments, for two weeks, of unusual degree. I think the man, who, after calm consideration, reflection & instruction, cannot rely in his God, is in a hopeless condition. I have attended prayer meeting every night for a week and a half, except Friday nights when I attend the Society. A revival of extraordinary beauty and power has been and is now flourishing here; 30 students have been converted, and made the

proper changes in their conduct to live consistent christians. Dr. Richardson, Billie & Peter Arrington &c are among the number. Meeting is still to be continued as long as there are any who will seek religion.

I was delighted and amused at your Ovid-like descriptions of the Zephyrs and blasts, at the same time, I received instruction in regard to those things & the country generally, which is much appreciated, and I want you to give me such a [illegible]- cation of Missouri, or Kansas, if you go there. A passing traveller in a private letter can give more real information of a descriptive character than could ever be gathered from public journals, histories &c. When I read or hear of a country or state I like to know how much rain they have, how hot the sun shines, whether the people have beards like myself or not,

and a thousand little things that make up nature and life.

The North West must be a great land figuratively flowing with milk & honey. I have witnessed, that Rail Roads give life and energy to a people. The cars on the Central Road are at High Point. We hear the whistle nearly every morning and evening. There has been a collision or two between Greensboro & Raleigh, but no vital damage.

I attended a celebration at Thomasville two weeks ago; a public dinner, speeches, rides &c. were given, but I took my lot with Amelia, and where she was, there I was also.

I was over last Sunday night, came to meeting with Miss P—, gave her your love, she was much obliged, & made many inquiries about you. Mollie says she wants you to love her better than your "native air," for you left that. Also she can't well do without "6 feet one."

I am not yet engaged, but Bob B— gives an appeal to my feelings in a letter from him today. He send his love to you, and says he will write soon. He wants me to "cross the Rubicon," but I will tell him, - Let Rome be free yet awhile. I have much fun with him.

I would like to be with you, Fuller; I often think of you. But next year I shall be free, and ready for the voyage of life in the great world. Perhaps I will meet you somewhere this side of Eternity. I know not where you aim to go, nor where I shall go.

I am contented for the present. My chief concerns are myself and the C. L. S. I do love it, & will do all I can for it. Write us some words of encouragement & congratulation sometime. Excuse a short letter — I will be "Fuller" in my next, & give you details (not de 'tails'). Yours till death Write right. E. Faw.