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H. Col Nov 11. 1791

Hon’d Papa,

I received your good Letter, this evening with a pair of fellows and a bundle, where I found a prize – Mama’s letter. From the advice of both those letters may I be enabled to practice. If I am not good, Industrious, & certainly the fault will be mine – for I have had had line upon line, & precept upon precept to which has been added Example. — This is an important consideration, that to whom much is given, of him will much be required. May this sink deep, & make a lasting impression. We do not know how to value our blessings ‘till they are fled.

I enquired for, at Larkins & Hurd’s for Dogs, & they had none & likewise at Mr.Torrey’s – he had none; & aunt Phillips advised me not to purchase any ‘till you came down & she lent me a pair. Tomorrow PM I expect to go to Boston. Perhaps I may find the promise of a horse or if not, perhaps an invitation for next Thursday. Uncle and aunt & captain White & his family are gone to Plimouth & I believe will spend Thanksgiving there. I delivered that money immediately after I arrived in Cambridge to Mr.Pearson. He had not returned. —I dined with Mr.Pearson on Sabath day by his desire & I think I spent my time usefully hearing a very good Sermon.–