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Monday forenoon

I do not remember when, before, I have
felt so stupid as these two days. I can
not think or write, clearly – Have burned
up three letters this morning – not
written to suit.

You must say how we are to
direct letters to you – whether “care
of P. F.” or not – I will soon
send check to pay for the dining
table &c – Dont want to draw for
the money till I know Fisk has
paid in – If you happen to pass
Emery’s look at their pumps, and
ask price &c –

Find out where that Desk (which
I bought of Chase, and used at
Auntie’s) is to be found – I think
I heard that Frank was using
it – I will have it brought
out home, should there be an
opportunity – Now, my good
son, make good use of your
time – Don’t neglect the lectures,
if you have to abandon the Essay –
But [illegible] dont abandon it, if you can
keep it up, without interfering, or
risking your health –

Old Father