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Clinton Jan 25th 44

Dear Brother -

Having a little spare time just now, I shall improve it by writing you a short letter to give you some insight into what I am agoing to do. I have written to Casenovia and have received a letter from the Principle of the Institution there, stating the school to be in a very flourishing condition; that they have between a hundred and fifty, and a hundred and sixty students; and that they have six teachers. I have received a scheme from them, and intend to send it to Dewitt - (Tell Dewitt I am very thankful for the papers he sends me) The scheme will give all the particulars which you will wish to know. I expect I shall leave here for there Sunday or Monday comeing so that you will please see that there is nothing more sent to this place.

I received yours of the 15th inst., and the letter of which you speak I immediately directed it to Albany and suppose that you have received it as you keep silent. I hope you will let me know what the tenor of it was; aslo how other matters are flourishing. I should like particularly to know about the contract on the R. Road.