p.

He is a noble young man, and
if I stay here, as I suppose I
shall, I hope things will take
such a turn, that I shall be
able to get him a place
worth $[35?] per month, and if
we both stay permanently, in
time, I hope he may get a
better situation than that. But
all depends on the officers at
the Fort.

We all like our situation here
first rate I greatly marvel that
I was able to get so desirable
situation. If we are permitted
to stay four years we shall be
able to live comfortably elswhere.
But I should not be disappointed if
we were displaced within the year
tho' I do not think that, that
event is very probable. Still I
am ready to go at any time.

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The leading officers at the
fort are old democrats & if they
could I suppose they would
like to dispossess all Republicans.
I am inclined to think they
will not suceed.

I got the Montpelier papers
for Timothy last night. I suppose
when he returns he will be full of
matter for letters home. I was much
pleased to see that he took a
copy of the New Testament with
him. He is a good boy & will
do well.

Elizabeth is in very feeble
health just now. We have had
a hard storm & that is unfavorable
for her. it is pleasant again
& I hope she will improve. She is
better to day. The rest of us
are enjoying an accustomed
health.