Letter from A. Stevens, dated 1861-02-23

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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 pleasantly, 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 pleasantly, 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

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