p.

It must be of infinite advantage
to one to faithfully know the
lesson of contentedness which "uncle
Tom" knew, "In whatsoever state you be
therewith to be constant," tell Thomas I
think perhaps that is not right for I
don't know how to quote very correctly,

We had a very nice and pleasant ride
here, the storm did not trouble us
very much, and Willie is the best
hand to make the time pass pleasant-
ly, of anyone I know of. - He is a noble
fellow, as all the boys of ours, are. I
found a very nice letter from Timothy
awaiting me here, about him ditto what
I said of Willie, indeed to pick out from
the boys the one I think the most of
or think is the best would be a very
difficult matter for me. Have also had
a letter from aunt Mary, it is about as
usual, flowery, no news, and to be
answered. - also one from Henry, he is
rather provoked, but it is best to let him fret.

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The school has opened very pleasant-
ly, and bids fair for a full and
profitable Term. I do not know how
many scholars, there are, I should think
I have about thirty, but no large
classes, so do not anticipate a hard
time in teaching. I study the same
as in the winter, Mr. Blanchard
though I had better keep along
with both, and I want to very
much. Fannie is as nice as ever.
Mr. & Mrs. B. also. Tell Horace, ([??]
that for a large H.) he says the first
opportunity he is going to stay a
good long while at his house, he was
considerably [??]ashed with the place.
There are but few of the old scholars
here, yet there are some expected, Mrs.
B, has a large class in Music. I will
send Longfellow, so thee can read the
rest of Evangeline. I think the closing
is very beautiful, as well as all, I shall
not have much time to read. I think