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Andover, Aug. 29, 1769

Dr Son, your's with the Copy Enclosd. have recd and if you have
taken a Copy I advise not to let any body see it.
I am very glad to hear that your Case has been Cons'rd and that
justice done now, which doubt not would have been done at
first had there been aright understanding [illegible]

You are now in the most difficult situation. The
eyes of all above and below you will be upon you, and I
wish, if it might be that you could be at home till the
talk about the change was a little over, but they don't ex-
pect, Every word, action & even your countenance will
be watch'd particularly by those who envy you, and perhaps
by those who do not; Therefore keep as much retir'd as
possible, wave all conversation about it, don't let it ap-
pear that you are in the least degree affected with the change.
If any difficulties should arise with any of your classmates
that now fall below you, treat them with all possible tender-
ness. If you want advice how to conduct, consult Mr Eliot &
Mr Hillyard, who will gladly hear and advise but let it be
in the most private manner and keep your advise to yourself.

If Murray is uneasy and manifests it to you say nothing to
irritate him -- what if you should ask him whether it will
be any ease to his mind if you should continue to stand below
him at reciting. (But by no means give the most distant
hint of yielding your place.) On whether the matter has not
been duely consrd by those who the best judges, and as much his
friends as yours, & that with due care and deliberation. But don't
begin with him upon it. On the whole say as little as possible.

Am willing to send for any books you are likely to want at
college and don't care how soon, provided it can be in a way
consistent with the agreements of the merchants and without in-
curring their displeasure.